Review of Kaleidoscopic Shades

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This sounds fabulous! the reviewer's dislike for, "I didn't know what was happening until the middle of the book" is EXACTLY the sort of stuff I like. Some people pride themselves for knowing whodunnit before the end of the book, me, I like to speculate about What The Heck is Going On, hidden under bizarre occurrences and archaic languages. can't wait to read it.
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An abnormal world where an entire country can disappear seems like a heart-stopping place to be.

Congratulations to the author.
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I love paranormal stories, but I'm not sure I would like to read something where the characters are introduced all over. Thank you for your sincere review! :)
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I usually love paranormal fiction, but based on the review, I’m not sure how I would feel about this one, especially with how the characters are introduced and developed (or not, as the case may be). Still, I would have to read it to know for sure if it’s my cup of tea. Thank you for the helpful review.
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I am fond of reading novels that feature enigmatic plotlines and delve into the realm of the supernatural. The premise of the novel appears quite captivating, and I eagerly anticipate delving into its pages.
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"Kaleidoscopic Shades" by David A. Neuman is set in the year 2022 when some children in Corona, California started dreaming a particular man dressed in black. The dreams started with a brave boy named Joshua Triplow.
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Books about different time dimensions are fascinating reads for me. I will have to check this book out. Thank you for your review.
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I don't like weird fiction books. I know that is not "official" terminology but it is how I think of it. And this book fits that. The time travel aspect is not something I enjoy reading.
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Paranormal fiction is not for me. I can relate to the idea of not liking that characters are only introduced late in the story, that it makes it hard to get into the story.
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This is an interesting and captivating paranormal fiction novel highlighting unexplained disappearance, science fiction, investigation, and strange dreams. The book is temporarily discounted on Amazon Kindle and has a well-written OnlineBookClub review. Congrats on the BOTD.
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I enjoy reading exciting suspense novels. Would love to try it out. Thanks for the review.
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Paranormal fiction is not for me; it makes me feel paranoid. However, I like that there are obviously strong themes such as friendship and loyalty in this book. On the other hand, I am a big fan of excellence in character development and placement, and it sounds like these were not this book’s strengths. Thank you for the engaging and informative review!
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The book sounds really compelling: different realms, disappearing children, the solution to the problem that lay in the mysterious past Bob had tried to run away from but which had caught up with him. I believe it will be interesting to read the book. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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Already read this one and while the book wasn't exactly what I expected, but still pretty good. The storyline is intricate and more complex than your usual bogeyman scary tale, it has some unexpected quality and while it did start somewhat slow, it certainly was enjoyable and worth reading! Congrats on well deserved BOTD!
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The world it is based in sounds much like a comic book universe, did you find any other parallels between the two?
We've longed to see the roses, but never felt the thorns
And bought our pretty crowns, but never paid the price
Find me in the river, find me there
Find me on my knees with my soul laid bare
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