Official Review: Model Marine by Sondra Sykes Meek

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Re: Official Review: Model Marine by Sondra Sykes Meek

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Nice review. Very much engaging. I love books which not just entertain but also learn from it. I'm surely into Model marine.
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Am definitely in on this one. I enjoy reading a book on strong female characters who fight normalism and dare to do what isn't 'acceptable' to many. Your review is so good can't wait to read the book.
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Based on the review, I think I will give this book a chance. It is a story that has a unique story. It is not often you find stories about female Marines and I am curious about the setup of the story. I'm also wondering why she decided to join the Marines and what she captures with the camera during the war.
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I'm so curious already as to Molly's story. I guess I'll be sticking around! The fact that this book is enthralling and professionally edited makes me all the more excited. Thanks for the awesome, informative review!
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I loved the quaote at the end. And a great review. I find no reason why I should not he reading this book. Thank you for the review.
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I enjoy reading a book about the military-reading about their struggles during the war and once they removed their uniform. This is certainly to be included in my tbr list.
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And so the book is for free! This isn't my favorite genre, but the story sounds so original and well portrayed I will give this one more than just a try. Promising and quality-made. Those words altogether make me pick a title like this in a blink of an eye!
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I'm intrigued but still not sure if I'd like it. I like how Molly creates her own path, albeit going against her mother's will.
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Mystery or not, I’m not convinced that I would enjoy putting together the flashes of information given. That being said, the story does sound captivating, so I may give it a chance.
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Unlike you, I find the flashbacks in stories irritating as they leave the plot slow-paced. So I will pass the book. Nice review.
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I am happy that the book was enjoyable to read. I can agree that in your numerous reviews, editing is a key aspect of evaluation. Thanks for your great review.
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I love the idea that the protagonist is venturing out on her own and follows her heart. Plus i love taking photographs.
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This book sounds very interesting and unlike any other military-based fiction I've read before. I have never read a book about a female soldier or about soldiers whose duty it is to document the fight overseas; I think I could use a new perspective on combat and the military like that. Thank you for the excellent review.
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I'm not sure about this one, as I don't really read books about the military/people in the military. You may have changed my mind. It does sound like an interesting character study about one person's experiences in the military. Great news about the editing too. Thanks for your insightful review!
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Post by Rosemary Wright »

A fictional story about a young woman's life in the military. I hope I find time to read it. Thanks for the review.
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