Review of Drone Child: A Novel of War, Family and Survival

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This is a fascinating, eye-opening story. The book shared an engaging fiction about the Congolese people followed up with autgor's research and personal note. This memoir is a must read.
The review is superb.
Congratulations on Botd 🎉
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Using children for war is a horrifying and dastardly thing to do. I am glad the author brought to light how this affects a young child and what this means for this child when they become an adult. Thanks for the review!
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Lemba's story sounds heart-wrenching. I am glad the author is using this fictional story to highlight the plight of child soldiers. This book sounds interesting so congratulations on BOTD.
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Bigs involving terrorists aren’t my favorite. However, I like that the main character is a child soldier coerced into the terrorist group and experiences internal conflict as a result, all of which shows a more complex view of a terrorist character than one normally sees. While still dark, I think it could be a good read. Thank you for the helpful review.
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This is a book about a child soldier who had to choose between good and bad for himself. The book also highlights the plight of the Congolese people.
Accolades to the author for bringing this book to life.
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A teenager being an expert in piloting drones? That's absolutely incredible. Lemba Adula is a very brilliant kid. I wonder what could be the cause of his parent's death. I love the book cover. I look forward to reading this book. Nice review.
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The fate of being forced into a war is damaging to the psyche of an adult let alone that of a child, this re-review warns of how dark that can become. This fictional memoir is informative of the fate of child soldiers in war torn countries.
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The story of a teen trying to escape terrorism, truly touched my heart. It hurts to see all the other teenagers who are being forced to do the same or at brain washed to do the same. The good review in the writing and narration just wanted me to read this book more.
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. I’m currently more drawn to lighthearted storylines, so I think I will pass on this book for now.
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After reading just the first paragraph of your review, my attention has been completely drawn to the book. The storyline is captivating, and the suspense is top-notch. I'm curious to know how Lemba Adula would, if at all he would, escape from the clutch of the terrorists.
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Well the title of the book is quite captivating. Looking forward to real what its all about.
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Some people do what they do, not because they want to do it. They do it because they are placed under duress. Nice review!
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The book sounds very interesting. I think it's amazing to use such dark and soul-crushing experiences and write a story about hope and perseverance. It's a great review. Thanks!
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I learned that one of the horrors of war is the introduction of child soldier. I'll love to read this book to find out how they survived. I am glad that the story had a happy ending amidst all the horrors. Congratulations on winning book of the day.
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This is an interesting plot with a captivating book cover. This book covers a lot of topics on life, technology and so much more. It is an emotional, well-written book and it's definitely worth the read.
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