Official Review: Goodnight Irene by James Scott Byrnside

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This is a well written review. I enjoyed how it was written as though evidence was being presented in a court room. It was a creative way to write the review. The story itself sounds like it will be very interesting if the reader is given enough information to try to solve the case themselves. This will keep the reader interested, due to it's somewhat interactive nature. This could be a possible reading for me, I do like murder mysteries.
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Wow, what a well thought out and intriguing review! I love books that have historical facts immersed in fiction. I can’t wait to read this book. I just downloaded this today and I’m quite looking forward to being entertained and educated!
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I loved your review! It made it easier to get this book. Thank you. And I love the simple/complex of whodunit mysteries. You laid it out beautifully. Thank you!
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I love your review its so creative and informative. This book goes to my ever increasing want to read shelf.
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The official review is written so brilliantly! I love these types of books, but I also like how this book wasn't all just murder and mayhem, and the author lightened the mood at several points to create a realistic balance. Congrats to the author on BOTD!
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Nice! A locked room whodunnit similar to Agathe Christie? I love that it has its lighter moments as well. I'm pretty dense when it comes to mysteries, so I wonder if I could solve this one or not. I might just have to give a try and see. Thanks for the great review!
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I have seen the “locked-room whodunit” style used in many different movies, sitcoms, and special tv episodes, but I have never actually read one myself. It looks like this is a fun book to read between the author’s grasp of the English language, the light-hearted relationship between Manory and Williams, and the solvable crime by the reader only by piecing together the clues.
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Eye catching book love the fact that it sounds like a mystery that needs to be unravelled and can only be by reading the book.
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i love that ur review.i love that crime drama too and it makes the book more appealing.i feel entertained
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Thank you for your review! A good mystery is always good and keeps you on your toes. The way you have it laid out in your review makes me want this as a movie. Reading this book as soon as I can!! :tiphat: :tiphat:
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this review rocks! it was totally great and awesome that i'm now really excited to read the book itself. as a super fan of the genre, i definitely wouldn't want to miss such an excellent and well-written locked-room murder mystery.
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am in love with your review,and that crime drama it makes the book more appealing to the eyes and mind .and am much entertained
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Well said, Helen! You have a lovely way with words and your review benefits from that creative talent. I've gained perspective for making my own reading choice as a result. Thank you! :lire4: :tiphat:
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As someone who loves courtroom drama this is a book I look forward to reading. Thank you for the insightful review.
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The first couple of chapters really drew me in and the presentation of the review made this seem like an entertaining book.
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