Featured Review: Thin Places by Diane Owens Prettyman

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I enjoyed reading your review; it was engaging and got me excited to read the book. The sample pages kept me hooked, and I didn’t want to stop reading. The scene with Finn and Calvery, the day before the latter’s execution, was very moving. I am eager to learn what ensues later with Finn and Chloe. Congrats on the BOTD!
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Thin Places has a deep and touching storyline. The review has piqued my interest in reading this book. I would like to find out what happens to Tully, his mother and Chloe. I hope they get a happy ending because of all the loss that they go through in the story. Congratulations on making book of the day!
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This looks like an intriguing story with good character development.
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This review was intriguing and the story seemed interesting to me. I've seen some comments about its predictability but if the characters are well-developed I think it's still worth it. I will add it to my want-to-read shelf.
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While I acknowledge that this topic may be perceived as controversial, I am genuinely intrigued by it and genuinely interested in delving deeper to gain a better understanding.
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In the excellent book Thin Places, a young man named Finn Tully is imprisoned in a Texas prison as a result of conduct related to his heroin addiction. The book was entertaining to read.
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Post by Naiesha Thobe »

Seems like this one is drawing lots of mixed reviews down the line. Honestly it doesn't sound TOO much like something I would pick up, but reading more on your descriptions of the character's and their motivations/plots does intrigue me. I do like plots where people meet without realizing that's the person they're there to meet, as cliche as it can sometimes be 😛
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Post by Cynthia Christabel Okolobi »

The mystery book can be easily finished and its outcome can be anticipated to some extent. I was initially interested in it because of the title's reference to Celtic Folklore, but I felt let down as the book doesn't delve deeply into this aspect, which was something I, being of Celtic heritage, had hoped for.
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Thank you for such a detailed review. Seems to be a nice book about redemption but I don't get what is the mystery element in the book. I might know once I read it.
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The character and plot descriptions drew me in, and I'm eager to find out if Chloe accepts Duke's offer or chooses an alternative course of action.
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Post by Eriikeoluwa Nimi »

The book is interesting and I'll love to read it. But this review is more of the summary of what happened in the book, I'll term it as too detailed. But I appreciate the reviewer and also the author for writing such a good book. Congratulations on BOTD
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I love the characterization of this book. It seems a lot of twists unfolded from Calvery and Tully's friendship. I loved that the story was suspenseful too. Congrats on the book of the day.
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The storyline, though plain and predictable is interesting. It is a nice gesture to try to fulfil a dying man's wish.
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Post by Nanin »

Thin places by Diane Owens Prettyman is a mystery novel about celtic folklore. It seems to be controversial. Cant wait to read it. Congrats on botd.
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People can bond at any moment, the situation or condition of things notwithstanding. I am particularly emotional over the bond that grew between Finn Tully and Calvery, and how that extended even to making delicate demands and promises.
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