Did this book meet your expectations?

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I chose this book after I read the blurb and my expectations were fully met. The author has managed to exceed my expectations by sharing his nuanced perspective in some aspects.
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Of course, this book met my expectation and almost exceeded it. The narrative is great.
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Yes it did! I enjoyed and was satisfied with the book. I love how the storyline progressed. It was exceptional and Ali's story couldn't have been written better.
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The book "Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes met my expectation. It was a great book to read, and the author relayed a powerful message. It gave the reader a peek into the world of an Immigrant's struggle to be successful in a foreign land. The experiences that Ali shared with his audience was a reality check to all who came from other countries.
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Yes, "Beyond the Golden Door" was better than I expected. I really enjoyed reading about Ali Master's life and how he changed along the way. His story of moving to a new place and finding his way was both interesting and inspiring. It was a great book that taught me a lot and kept me wanting to read more.
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For me, the book surpassed my expectations. Ali and his wife captivating stories offered me a unique perspective. There are other things which time will fail me to explain.
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The book met my expectations. One does not always find a book that is both insightful and humourous. The author did an exceptional job.
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anticipated a somewhat serious and dull read, as is often the case with books of this nature where authors delve into their struggles. However, the author managed to present their life story, struggles included, in a remarkably engaging manner, infusing it with touches of humor throughout.
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I wasn't expecting such a high-performance book. Ali explained everything so lively that I was overjoyed with his delivery skills.
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Yes this book amede my expectations and more.
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Yes, this book meant my expectations and more.
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Yes, this book meant my expectations and more.
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find this to be a nuanced question; personally, I approach books without specific expectations, despite the fact that a review may spark my interest. Typically, I assess a book based on its own merits. I must confess, though, that I tend to form opinions relatively early in my reading, which significantly influences whether I'll devour a book or just casually read it. However, with "Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes", the author managed to captivate my attention right from the start, leading me to thoroughly enjoy the book from beginning to end.
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Post by Miriam Ratemo »

find this to be a nuanced question; personally, I approach books without specific expectations, despite the fact that a review may spark my interest. Typically, I assess a book based on its own merits. I must confess, though, that I tend to form opinions relatively early in my reading, which significantly influences whether I'll devour a book or just casually read it. However, with "Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes", the author managed to captivate my attention right from the start, leading me to thoroughly enjoy the book from beginning to end.
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Post by Kelvin Suraj »

This book absolutely surpassed and exceeded my expectations. Nice book.
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