March BOTM ~ Official Review: Eating Bull by Carrie Rubin

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Re: March BOTM ~ Official Review: Eating Bull by Carrie Rubin

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Thanks for your review. While Darwin seems like a psycho with OCD, I wonder if there is a reason for his targeting only obese people.
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This thriller has an interesting combination of elements with the serial killer and the food-related plot. The food industry offers food full of sugar, fat, and anything else that might create a craving in its customers. Thank you for your great review!
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I like how this book focuses on society's role in obesity. Thank you for your review.
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I'm not too keen on reading books that focus on any type of addiction, even though this is a thriller. So, I'll be taking a pass. But from the pages that I read, it's obvious that this is a well-written book. Congrats to Ms. Rubin on her achievement and for receiving BOTD honors.
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This is an interesting fictional thriller novel highlighting a unique protagonist, obesity, healthy living, a serial killer, and suing the food industry. The book is temporarily discounted on Kindle Unlimited and has a well-written OnlineBookClub review. Congrats on the BOTD.
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Good review, but unfortunately it doesn't much the impression I got from it after reading the sample. Don't get me wrong, I don't claim my point is correct, I just believe it is a matter of personal taste and sadly this book is not something I would like to dedicate my time on. Apologies for any unintentional offence and congratulations on BOTD!
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Your description of the three main characters and the reality of the issues around obesity, made your review very interesting.
Darwin seems like an especially creepy character. It's bad enough that people suffering obesity are victims to the food industry etc, but now they might also be one of Darwins' victims! I'm feeling concerned about Jerry's safety.
Thanks for a great BOTD review.
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I’m not fond of reading about serial killers, even on TV I usually don’t watch it. The topic is interesting as it highlights obesity. Thanks for your review!
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Post by Nuwamanya Mushabe »

The book is interesting as it tackles my most loved hobby eating..
In this book I love the obesity part of it then the nurse is also an interesting character..
It's a good to read book.
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Obesity, fat shaming and choices concerning nutrition and the food we eat is a common aspect of life these days. We have all encountered this problem at some point whether by ourselves or acquaintances. Your review is clear on the impact it has in different people. The voice in our head is true. I have had debates in my head with a voice telling me I am overweight one time and underweight another. Also what twisted person wants to murder one for being obese? What a mess. Great review.
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

Obesity is quite a complicated thing in itself because it involves so many factors, from nutrition to psychological elements, to even factors that are out of control, such as certain diseases or certain medications that cause weight gain. But if one adds a serial killer into the mix...Mind-blown!
I can't wait to read this book.
Thank you for your fantastic review!
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A unique combination of weight and murders! This sounds like an interesting story from both aspects. A serial killer that targets obese people. I will have to check this book out! Thank you for the lovely review!
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This book seem interesting and entertaining. A serial killer targeting obese people is new to me and I like that the author has been able to imagine something unusual.
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Great review! It would seem logical that Jeremy would become Darwin's target, but I will have to read this book to find out.
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The book sounds interesting and I will read the book during my leisure time.Great review
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