Official Review: The Despicable Missionary

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I think this book looks extremely powerful. The cover is quite profound but the sentence at the bottom it’s such a perfect concise summary. Congratulations on book of the day!
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This story gives me an idea of realising the facts and myths that has been followed all over the world not only in the particular region's culture. As I always noticed that victims like Victoria has been bullied all over the world not only based on religion also on the races. By reading this review i could feel the immense mental strength of a women in a society who bravely come out and expose their love towards the bullying world. Thank you
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This sounds like a very interesting read to get to know another culture through someone else's eyes. I can't imagine being so alone just for my religion. Great review!
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This does not look like a book I would normally be attracted to. But I download it and I think I’m going to read it because it seems really interesting by the review. Excited to learn about different cultures congratulations on the BOTD
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Post by Gurpreet Kaur 13 »

Many people criticize Pakistan but I feel that a common person in Pakistan might have a common life like us. I would like to read it for sure because it sounds an interesting story of a Christian girl who defend herself in a conservative country like Pakistan. This book deserve to be the BOTD. Therefore Congrats
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"Ridiculed and bullied because of her religion, young Victoria struggles to make peace with the Muslim children around her." This book based on real life story aptly captures challenges growing up as a Christian in Pakistan. Your review is well written. Congratulations on the BOTD!
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Victoria's story is very touching. I love the fact that the story is filled with Pakistani culture. The fact that it contains both the good and bad aspects of the culture will help readers form their own opinion and sympathize more with Victoria's story. This is a book worth reading. Congratulations on making book of the day!
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The Despicable Missionary tells the story of Talib’s granddaughter, Victoria, as she grows up in Pakistan. Ridiculed and bullied because of her religion, young Victoria struggles to make peace with the Muslim children around her. I would like to know more. Congratulations on BOTD!
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Victoria's story sounds like an engaging one. I like that the book is well-written and that gives a reader a view into Pakistan’s culture. However, I'm not a fan of this genre. Otherwise, congrats on the BOTD.
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Nicely written review.I love true life stories and learning about other cultures and religions is a big plus.I would really like to read this book from what I've read so far.
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It would be a book I would be intrigued to read based on the review.
It wouldnt be my first choice but as I try read different books, I would read it as its based on a true story.
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Is good to make a life changing choice not just making a choice but standing to defend the choice which you have made despite the UPS and downs that comes with it. The discrimination between Muslim and Christian's did not start today that is what I found out in this book nice review.
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The book cover is intriguing and sad. After reading the sampling, I am already motivated to read the novel. I would love to read this and find out how the main character will able to overcome all challenges she encountered and how she was able to keep her faith in the midst of pressures to let go of her faith and follow the crowd. This is inspiring and I hope to learn a lot from this book.Congrats BOTD!
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This sounds like an absolutely fascinating story. Great to know it's been written in an engaging and easy to read way. Thanks for the excellent review.
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Post by Christine Onyango 1 »

Being a Christian girl in Pakistan in those days when the novel is staged must have been the hardest, and to see Victoria grow and learn to adjust to her environment shows her strength and willpower. Being the minority and to live through the harsh Pakistani culture as the author describes meant endurance and strength. Thank you for the awesome review.
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