Review of On the Precipice of the Labyrinth

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Re: Review of On the Precipice of the Labyrinth

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The story of William travelling through a foreign country that is in turmoil sounds intriguing. I can imagine journeying with the character, experiencing his fears, and sharing in his quest to learn a new culture and be immersed in it. There is also a lot to learn here about Spain and the war at that time. Great review.
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From the little I know about the history of Spain, this book will provided valuable insight into the history and culture of Spain and the Spanish people. People like myself who love history and the Spanish language will enjoy reading this book.
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I love this cover. Learning more about Spain and the Spanish Civil War through William's eyes also sounds worth giving a look. Congrats on BOTD!
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Books like "On the Precipice of the Labyrinth" are books that immerses the reader such that one is not able to drop it. The story of William as he sojourns in Spain gives the reader a glimpse of the culture and lifestyle of the Spanish people.
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Post by Prosper Chukwuemeka 1 »

I love the traveling and the exposition part of this book. This book emphasizes Spain culture and a Young man that wants to learn the Spanish language and culture kept me reading and to know more about Spanish culture. Thanks to the reviewer of this book and the author of the BOD.
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This is a book about an American embracing the spain culture and moving there. This was back in the day when there was a civil war. Great review.
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Congrats on BOTD!
For me, reading a book is made more interesting by plot-lines that involve travel and experiences, especially if they are eloquently described and the order of occurrences is linear. I believe this is the case with this book.
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This sounds like an intriguing work of historical fiction from the late 1930s. When Benning finds himself in a violent scenario, he rudely informs his host that he is uninterested in the problems facing his nation. I adore reading travelogues, and this story seems like one I would take pleasure in. Congrats on the BOTD. Nice review.
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Wouldn't say no to a historical fiction,. especially one set during wartime. Congratulations on being listed as Book Of The Day.
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I have never traveled to Spain before but would love to someday. I'm going to get this book and follow William on his world travel so that I can get a sense of Spain and its culture. Congrats to the author for having the BOTD.
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Post by Precious Dubazana »

This sounds like a book I would enjoy reading. I also find this tradition fascinating. However, war and politics are not so fascinating they are part of human history. Thank you for the review.
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Post by Ndagire Hassifah1 »

Sounds like an adventure story mixed with politics that follows William on his journey through Spain during the Spanish Civil War. I'm looking forward to learning about William's experiences. Great review.
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Post by Friederic Schröder »

This is an interesting review, I believe his knowledge of the Spanish language and culture must have saved him as an American during his stay in Spain at the time of the civil war. William is a character with a great story to share with his experience in the Spanish civil war.
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Post by Pauline Parnell »

On the Precipice of the Labyrinth is a historical fiction novel about William's travels through Spain. It highlights the risk he took living in the country as civil war was raging throughout. An extremely fascinating book.
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This book seems like an intriguing read on Spanish history and culture. I would like to learn more about William’s adventures. Thanks for the review!
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