Review of CrackerJack!

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I enjoy suspense novels and I also like romantic suspense. I'm assured that this book is one that I'll enjoy reading.
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It's so strange to see someone make such a big deal about being tussled. I wonder what made the author create a character so eager to be “tussled”. From the preview I read, it seemed like more of a romance novel although I'm not so sure I'd like to keep on reading it.
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Post by Stephanie Runyon »

I'm not sure that a book can be considered intentionally boring, as that could sway people from reading it. I do like suspenseful romance stories, and this BOTD does sound like it holds both elements.
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Repetitions bore me to death. The word tussling is very much common in your review, and it piques my interest. I hope I'll enjoy this romance story. Interesting review.
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I think that this review portrays the book well. But I have to say that for me all the descriptions threw me off and took my interest away.
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Brett Linette wrote: 04 Mar 2022, 08:33
One thing that's always clear is the imagery. Rather than just detailing the scene, the author has a way of framing the picture. When Cindy is said to watch the folks come and go from various directions, I can really visualize the crowd and how animated it is. For a minute there, I felt just as lost in the crowd as Cindy appeared to have been.
Seems like the author got it right with description. This is something I actually appreciate when reading novels. Still, while I admit to being curious about "tussling", I'm not sure the plot is that interesting. I'll need to read a sample. Thanks for your review.
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This seems to be a unique approach to a romance book. The book has an exciting plot that revolves around being tussled.
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Post by Kaitlyn Canedy »

I have to agree with you when you say the beginning of the book is boring; I had a hard time following along because the details about the people testifying were not attention-grabbing by any means. Hopefully, the rest of the story provides more details about Cindy and her life as a stenographer. Thanks! :)
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This romance with suspense sounds like it becomes a page-turner that has an unexpected ending. Great review!
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I like the ability of the author to visualize things, and the cloths example.
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Sorry to say, but I failed to understand why this book is classified as C/T/M/H when in fact, reviewer is correct and it is romance novel and not overly original at that. Really not sure it is my cup of tea considering downsides mentioned, repetitions and scenes major among them. No offense, I will skip it, but congrats with BOTD anyway!
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This sounds like an interesting book. I hope Cindy got all the tussling she hoped for (I'm actually not sure what the word mean either, but Cindy didn't either.) This seems like a great novel. You wrote a nice review too.
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The cover page looks kind of empty but the review is amazing. With the review, I look forward to read this book. Congratulations on winning BOTD.
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The review of the book is quite concise, and I think it is worth reading. The plot of the book is intriguing as it involves crime and romance. Thanks for your honest review.
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Post by Chimereucheya Okoroafo »

Details is quite important in a story because it helps readers visualize the character's experiences. This is one aspect this book excels in, as confirmed by the reviewer. This book seems enjoyable and I'm a big fan of the genre. Thanks for the recommendation.
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