Review of Trump-a-Lincoln-a-Lago

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Historical documentation in a fictional tale always gives it a realistic feel.

Thank you for the great review.
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What a bold idea to compare two men who seem to be polar opposites of each other! I applaud the author for coming up with such a shocking premise.
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I'm not interested in historical books or Donald Trump so I'll pass. Thanks for the review!
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Interesting comparison of two people most would think couldn’t be more different, though I’m sure many found Lincoln divisive then, though we’d see it as more positive.
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The author sounds notably creative in finding connections among seemingly unrelated subjects. Congratulations on Book of the Day!
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Post by Kelsey Hatch »

How interesting! I have never heard of faux history before and am glad that the author explains it in the preface. I'm definitely intrigued by the concept, especially in recounting events surrounding an unlikely pair: Donald Trump and Abraham Lincoln. This sounds like a unique book. Thanks for the wonderful review!
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This book compares two unusual US presidents, Trump and Lincoln. This book is quite intriguing to check out, even if I'm not American.
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I'm not a fan of historical fiction so I don't think this book is for me. But I've read the review and the book seems interesting and well researched revealing the side of Donald Trump noone could guess before. I'm sure the book will find its reader. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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Post by Cristina Chifane »

The parallel between Trump and Abraham Lincoln is definitely something worth checking out. I wonder about the level of historical documentation. Thanks for your review!
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Would like to know what Abraham must have in common with Trump. So it would be a good read to find this out. Good review
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I am convinced that the author wrote this piece knowing full well its only going to be for specific readers. I find the title a lot more convincing than most political/historical books, especially such a new genre called faux history. It's a refreshing idea.
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I'm wondering if this book is a product of the author imagination or research. I'm not really interested in Trump but I'm a fan of Lincoln. I don't think I'll read this book. Nice review
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This is an interesting book about politics and history. Full of Jewish, it's a must read.
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Post by DEEPA PUJARI »

In this book the author compares Trump to one of America's most popular past presidents, Abraham Lincoln. Congratulations BOTD!
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I like the author's openness and even the courage to compare Donald Trump and Abraham Lincoln. It is commendable that the author used official historical documentation.
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