Official Review: Titan by Michael Van Cleve

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Re: Official Review: Titan by Michael Van Cleve

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Thank you for another great review! I actually saw this one at one point, and wasn't sure if it was for me or not. I do love Dystopian reads, but I was actually afraid of this being a too quick of a read due to its content. It seems to be the case, but Paris bravery may prove to be a book that I would like!
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I downloaded the book today as it was free. Great review though. Congratulations to the author for getting such a great review.
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Thank you, i love dystopian novels, although im not sure if i would love this one for the things you remaked in the review, it is right now free so i might give it a try anyway.
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Post by Dlchapdelaine »

Thank you for a well organized and thoughtful review. One of few book reviews I've read that advocate for more and not less detail in the storyline.
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Sounds fascinating! I love the tragedy mixed with the love of a beautiful family. Also the review is amazing! Great work!! And thanks for sharing :D

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Post by Sarah_Khan »

Great review! Sounds like a good book but the short sentences might end up annoying me. :P
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Interesting review! I don't really care for the author's writing style, but it's good to know that it serves a good purpose.
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Post by Majikalone »

Titan by Michael Van Cleve is almost a short story, given that it's only 88 pages as explained in your review. This indicates that it is probably the first in a series which would make more sense given the subject matter. I appreciated the sentiments you expressed about the cold nature of the story, and the warning about the violence, but this is definitely not a children's book and in this post-apolyptic world violence is almost a given. I enjoyed your review, and appreciate that you took the time to write it, but I'm going to reserve my opinion until after I read Titan, which I've downloaded. Thank you for the thoughtful and insightful review however, and I look forward to reading this book for myself!
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Post by Kaitismommy »

What a great review! The quote and how it makes the book seem cold, as it should be, really impressed me. This genre is not usually for me but after reading your review my curiosity is peaked.
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Post by TrishaAnn92 »

Wonderful review! This sounds like a book I would really enjoy. The sentencing structure you pointed out does seem a bit odd and but I'd be willing to go with it if it added to the "feel" of the story. Congrats to the author on BOTD.
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Post by jean602 »

Sounds like an intriguing read.Great review congratulations onBOTD.
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Post by bakul4 »

I can clearly see the journey of story through the review and that is the success of the. Michael Van Cleve.i love to read story which resemble to apocalyptic.love this book and review is up to scratch.
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Post by versatileer »

I cannot wait to read Titan by Michael Van Cleve. This not only looks like quite an apocalyptic story to read for the fall season, it is written with the perfect setting. I like that there is no spoiler here. I will be reading this cover to cover, very soon.
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