Official Review: Conflict on the Yangtze by Greg Kater

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Re: Official Review: Conflict on the Yangtze by Greg Kater

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I absolutely love Greg Kaders Warramonga books and I am so excited to read this one. Thanks to your review I know he sticks with the great scenic descriptions and his Storico detail. I am so glad to know Sarah attend this one too I love her. Thanks for the review! 📚
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Your review of the book is amazing! Not sure I would be interested in the plot itself, but I love history and would love to read just for the historical facts and the scenery. Thank you for that review!!
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It sounds like the author really did his research about each setting in the book. Great review!
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Greg kater, great book, history and culture, would love to read more.
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The reviewer has shown us how the book is great. It's even awarded a 4/4 rating! The blending of historical realism, exoticism, and elements of cultural specificity has been greatly utilized by the writer. This is such a great historical read!I personally can't wait to read it. What a great review!
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With the review praising this novel's exquisite blending of historical realism, exoticism, and elements of cultural specificity, I can't wait to check it out!
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Sounds very good. I love action and suspense. I might enjoy this book.
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Great review, you really made the book worth while could actually imagine the focus and passion you portrayed just by the glance .I loved the historical novel with the compelling characters,the narrative was also very strong and as well as enticing,and I can say the author never disapoints
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Historical realism and diverse characters make "Conflict on the Yangtze" by Greg Kater uniquely appealing. Not for me, but I am sure fans of this genre will enjoy this one.
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Although I'm not a fans of historical fiction or espionage thrillers, your positive review makes me want to read it. I like it that the author has covered my favorite themes like friendship, patriotism, the power of self-sacrifice, the thirst for power, corruption, and many more. Exceptional editing is another advantage of this book. Thanks for your informative review.
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I like a well-researched historical fiction. And this one is set in Shanghai, so here's another reason to check it out.
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I'm impressed by the depth of research that went into writing the book. With a review as good as yours, I can't wait to read about the adventures of Jacko and Jamie.
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I have no doubt that Mr Later looks up to the likes of Ian Flemming's James Bond. From the review one sees the tale tell signs of danger, culture and adventure. I will save this book for my future read.
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I have no doubt that Mr Kater looks up to the likes of Ian Flemming's James Bond. From the review one sees the tale tell signs of danger, culture and adventure. I will save this book for my future read.
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A historical novel set in the times following the Second World War, in which a lot of action, adventure and suspense abound. Although it follows from the Warramunga trilogy, it could easily be read as an independent novel. It sounds very interesting.
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