Official Review: The Freedom Building by Martin Kendall

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Re: Official Review: The Freedom Building by Martin Kendall

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Psychological thrillers always appeal to me, with the added mystery of John's amnesia, I need this on my reading list. It wasn't what I was expecting according to the front cover. Thanks for the review
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After reading this book I can fairly state that while I won't call it great psychological thriller, in my opinion, the book is definitely quite decent one. Not really because it somewhat lacking, but simply because it wasn't outstanding in any aspect. My word for describing the book - adequate. In everything and nothing more.
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There are many themes highlighted in the novel based on your review. I just hope that they have been woven well to bring out an intriguing storyline. Great review an congratulations to the author on BOTD
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Thank you for a good review. I love to read books with good suspense so I think I will give this book a try.
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How interesting! The sample provided just enough to capture my attention, and your review solidified it. I love psychological thrillers and haven't read much about amnesia. I wonder how John copes with his memory loss of three and a half years, and how he moves forward with his architect business. Thanks for the enticing review!
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Thanks for a really great review! This book, having many aspects to it, sounds interesting even tho it's not my usual type of read. I'll be putting it on my to read shelves. Thanks again and congrats on BOTD
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Since you concluded that it is a psychological novel, I am interested in it particularly in order to understand the attitude of people's reactions based on another's actions or inactions as highlighted in the above review of the novel. Thanks, a great review.
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By simply reading through your review, I can sense the depth of psychology with which this book was written. I felt my mind going back and forth between reality and imagination. Indeed it sounds like a great book to read. Thanks for the review. :eusa-think:
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It all sounds like it was nicely done, but I’m a little worn out on the amnesia aspect of novels. It’s just not something I wish to read about yet again, but it seems like you found this one great, and I appreciate the information about the plot line.
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Thanks a lot for this meticulously written review. I enjoyed reading it and my interest to read the book has been piqued. I am sure the book will leave every reader with a great deal to think about.
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This book sounds very interesting. I like suspense novels and it sounds like this one will always keep the reader guessing. That would be refreshing since it seems like I can always figure out the antagonist at the beginning of many books. The best writers make it so the mystery stays alive throughout the book. I'm definitely interested in reading more. It sounds like a great plot considering the protagonist has amnesia and wakes up 3 1/2 years later thinking his accident was only a day earlier.
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It's review reminded me of shutter island, seems like tension will be crackling throughout the novel. Psychological thrillers are most engaging as they put the gears of your mind to work. What will we find out by the end of this book??
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Thank you for the excellent review! This sounds like a fascinating book. I can't imagine being in an accident and being unconscious for 3 1/2 years, and then wake up with amnesia! It had to be difficult to not let others know he had amnesia! Your review left me with a lot to think about before I decide if I will read this book but it does sound very interesting.
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Thank you for the in-depth review! This sounds like a gripping story of a troubled man suffering from amnesia.
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Good review. This seems extreme and exciting. I couldn’t imagine waking up years later thinking it was just yesterday. I will add this to my must reads.
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