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Congrats on BOTD!
AJ Lewis's "A Captive in Algiers" An intriguing book describes Ettore, an Amalfi street vendor. Ettore is a rough guy who lives in a disorganized home. His two companions are Paul and Bruno. After being sold into slavery, Ettore and his two pals found themselves in a precarious predicament. This book is powerful/inspiring/engrossing and never gives up.
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The book is exceptional because of the way the author deftly captures life's deep intuition. My interest in the plot was increased by the book's detailed descriptions of its many situations. Congrats on BOTD 
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"A Captive in Algiers" sounds intriguing. As its title suggests, it's about a young boy and his companions who end up being captives in Algiers when they are apprehended by Barbary Pilate when they get lost at sea during the tour. I am curious if they get out of the slavery situation. Thank you for your great review! 
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The book revolves around Ettore, an enthusiastic, energetic, rugged, and unscrupulous young boy who lives in a disorderly house and works as a tourist guide to survive. Ettore, a street guy from Amalfi, Italy, has two friends named Paul and Bruno, who accompany him as tourist guides. One day, Ettore and his companions get lost at sea during a tour due to relentless wind, waves, thick fog, and rain. Their situation worsens when they are apprehended by the Barbery Pilate and sold into slavery. Great review.
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The book sounds interesting as Ettore and his companions get lost at sea during a tour due to relentless wind, waves, thick fog, and rain. Their situation worsens when they are apprehended by the Barbery Pilate and sold into slavery. I would love to read the book and find out what will happen to Ettore and his companions.
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The book is about Ettore, a street guy from Amalfi, Italy, has two friends named Paul and Bruno, who accompany him as tourist guides. One day, Ettore and his companions get lost at sea during a tour due to relentless wind, waves, thick fog, and rain. Their situation worsens when they are apprehended by the Barbery Pilate and sold into slavery. The book sounds thrilling and exciting.
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I enjoyed reading your review of AJ Lewis's historical fiction Captive in Algiers.
I read the preface by the author about how a family heirloom inspired him to write the novel- fascinating,
captivating and mesmerizing.
I'm planning to read the novel.
Congrats to the author for BOTD!
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I always admire writers who can play with descriptions well. Just the cover of this book already caught my attention, let alone its contents that I feel will be full of surprises. This review is well-written and makes me even more eager to read this book. Thank you for the review.
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A Captive in Algiers seems to offer a compelling narrative filled with adventure, resilience, and profound life lessons. The author's ability to portray vivid scenes and delve into themes of determination and the transformative power of unexpected encounters adds depth to the story.
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Prince Oyedeji Oyeleke Jayeola has written a very intriguing review of A Captive in Algiers written by AJ Lewis. The first paragraph was introductory about the main facts of the book. Quite interestingly the reviewer stimulated the sense of curiosity of the readers by leaving some introspective questions at the end of the first paragraph that would be very helpful for readers to have some motivation to know what will happen next to the preliminary scenes of the story.

This review is mostly premised on the writing style and narrative of the author. She clearly highlighted the fact that due to the intelligence of the author and hi excellent description of the scenes she was able to get deeply connected with the scenes, descriptions and characters of the story.

She also gave a 5 star rating to this book with proper rationale and justification and also invited the other young readers to enjoy reading this book . On the whole , the review made me feel motivated to read this book and enjoy the same experience like that of the reviewer.
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Prince Oyedeji Oyeleke Jayeola has written a very intriguing review of A Captive in Algiers written by AJ Lewis. The first paragraph was introductory about the main facts of the book. Quite interestingly the reviewer stimulated the sense of curiosity of the readers by leaving some introspective questions at the end of the first paragraph that would be very helpful for readers to have some motivation to know what will happen next to the preliminary scenes of the story.

This review is mostly premised on the writing style and narrative of the author. She clearly highlighted the fact that due to the intelligence of the author and hi excellent description of the scenes she was able to get deeply connected with the scenes, descriptions and characters of the story.

She also gave a 5 star rating to this book with proper rationale and justification and also invited the other young readers to enjoy reading this book . On the whole , the review made me feel motivated to read this book and enjoy the same experience like that of the reviewer.
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I'm not really sure that this story appeals to my tastes, not only because of the main idea behind it, but mostly, it is not very original and has been read repeatedly in numerous variations already. Apologies, I prefer to pass the book, but still would like to offer my congratulations on BOTD!
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To roam the streets and earn your own bread is something, understood only by the one who have to suffer. And on top of that surviving slavery. I wonder the hardship of Ettore and his companion is what they have ever saw coming in their life.
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The book sounds engaging and intriguing. It tells us the story of Ettore who along with his friends had an unfortunate encounter with the pirates and sold into slavery, their experience of a different culture and their struggle to survive. It will be interesting to read this story. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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"A Captive in Algiers" by AJ Lewis is a book whose plot revolves around Ettore. Ettore is an energetic young boy from Amalfi, Italy who works as a tourist guide. One day Ettore and his companions will be sold into slavery in Algiers. The book is professionally edited.
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