Official Review: Memory Thieves by Tayma Tameem

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Re: Official Review: Memory Thieves by Tayma Tameem

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This book sounds like an exceptional read. Memory extraction sounds intriguing, yet petrifying.
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This review is funny to me. A company will insert a device to steal the memory of the workers and sell it to billionaires? It's really funny. It looks like selling a memory card to who ever needs it.
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From reading the sample of the book I can see what the reviewer meant by unnecessary details. Whereas the book could have kicked off with a bigger bang following the Prologue, it was rather slow to go. Nevertheless, I wish the author congratulations on being awarded BOTD.
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Quite a unique premise on harvesting and selling dreams. I would want to read to understand it. Nice review.
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Wow, great review! I can tell this is going to be a good read. Thanks for providing a sample of the authors writing style as well. I’m wondering if they couldn’t just pay to have a memory inserted back into their minds?
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It's certainly an original topic and I'm curious whether the protagonist gets his memories back.
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I agree with the reviewer that this is a book that can easily draw the reader in with its creativity and descriptive text. The lack of humor would spoil it for me, one cannot help but feel empathy for those like Vince who have such tragic memories that sleep is something they need but involves so much agony. The humor might help lighten some of that. No doubt it will appeal to those who enjoy a sci-fi/thriller/suspense novel.
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This sounds like fun to read. I know there are memories which we would like erased but there are some that are worth keeping. Great review
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

It is, indeed, a very original plot. But I wonder why would anyone want to pry into random memories? Unless those memories make you a millionaire, I don't see the reason behind it. Most of us have either mundane or disturbing ones but not useful... You definitely piqued my interest.
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Post by BreeAnn Whittaker 4 »

A book that has an adventuress side to it on how to destroy a company for taking precious memories from people who want to cherish those memories for the rest of their lives.
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Post by Kajori Sheryl Paul »

The concept of stealing memories and making a profitable venture out of it seems to be well-thought-out.

Thank you for the great review.
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This sounds like an interesting science fiction novel. Nice review!
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It is that extremely rare occasion where I got so caught up by storyline that I didn't even cared that current book has only 2.8 out of 4 Average Reviewer Rating. Normally, I would have passed it without second thought, but book sounds so creative and innovative, I simply can't help myself. All the more disappointing that after promising it for free, downloading link is broken and I couldn't find title on Amazon.
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Post by rondanoh1 »

Thanks for the great review. I find it difficult to sample Tayma's books since they don't seem to be on Amazon. I do usually find them, however. This sounds like an interesting sci-fi book, and although I am not usually one to read sci-fi, this may be an exception. Steeling memories and selling them to billionaires is quite a different premise.
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Will Vincent succeed in his mission of destroying the company? That's what I'm eager to find out by reading Memory Thieves by Tayma Tameem. Congratulations on the BOTD. Great review!
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