Review of Catching a Bird

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A retired gangster, a figure of intrigue, assumes the role of a private investigator to hunt down a killer. How thrilling is that? The excerpt, combined with the review of Bonz Buonopane's "Catching a Bird", ensures an exhilarating ride as readers explore the psyche of a psycho. I appreciate your engaging review.
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A retired gangster, a fearless law student, an unconventional dating site, and the disturbing mind of a serial killer come together in "Catching a Bird by Bonz Buonopane." Bonz’s pursuit of the truth behind Stacy’s death keeps the suspense high, while the unpredictable twists make this book a thrilling and engrossing read.
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I love books filled with thriller and also Bonz looks like an interesting and mean character. Would definitely love to read this book to find out if he found Stacy’s killer or not. Thank you for your honest review.
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This is a neat twist on the private investigator theme, with the detection being performed by a reformed gangster. This ain't your typical detective story, and I must say, it seems highly intriguing. I love stories that differ from the norm, and the expectations for this novel will get me to add it to my to-be-read list. Congrats to the author on his achievement and BOTD.
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This review makes "Catching a Bird":sound like a gripping, unpredictable thriller with a compelling anti-hero. Bonz’s sharp mind, gangster instincts, and unfiltered nature captivates me. The mix of mystery, suspense, and flawed characters makes me eager to read it! Congrats BOTD!
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Post by Jenita Cottrell »

I loved your review. I'm a little halfway through the story now and I understand the timeline your referring to. He is a little all over the place, but so is his mind so it's kind of fitting. I wont take a star away from it for that either.
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This review does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of *Catching a Bird* and its unconventional protagonist, Bonz Buonopane. The reviewer’s appreciation for Bonz’s morally complex character and the novel’s suspenseful twists makes the book sound like a gripping read. The critique about the timeline is fair, but it's clear the story’s intensity overshadowed any minor flaws. The comparison to Al Capone adds an intriguing touch, emphasizing Bonz’s larger-than-life persona. Overall, the review is engaging, insightful, and makes "Catching a Bird" sound like a must-read for fans of dark, gritty thrillers.
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Readers who like gangster type characters would find the main character interesting and fun to follow. Something tells me the title hides a clue of who the culprit is. Which character is like a bird? Read to find out.
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"Catching a Bird" by Bonz Buonopane is a thriller story where retired ganster who got approached by some girl parents to get details about her absence. It's about how : the person who left everything, do something again when there is requirement.
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When I first started reading, I almost stopped right then because of the language. I kept on going, though, and I'm glad I did. It caught my interest to the point that I wanted to see what else the author had written. There is depth to what was written. I'm glad I kept on reading!
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The unique lead character makes it interesting. He indeed carries the credit from his previous acts that made him dependable for the investigation. This sounds like an entertaining read for those who don't mind profanity violence and explicit scenes. Great review! Thanks.
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A nice mystery story of a unfiltered criminal with unpredictable plot can be found in the book "Catching a Bird" by Bonz Buonopane. The story follows a retired gangster with a wife and two boys.
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I could say that it was very tempting for Bonz Buonopane to be called back into a lifestyle he had stopped for a long time. Amazing review!
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The book sounds interesting in the description, even though I have some doubts about how good a retired gangster will be at discovering the murderer despite his vast knowledge of life outside the law, because in my understanding serial killers are more a loner than an integral part of the crime world. Still, I am intrigued and congratulate the author on BOTD!
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