Official Review: Wolfgang's Castle by Rex W Last

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Re: Official Review: Wolfgang's Castle by Rex W Last

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While others may find stories set in the Nazi regime uncomfortable, I think this work of fiction does a great job of highlighting the the people who were fighting the tyranny at that time. Ursula, Elise, Kaspar, and the others are characters that perfectly exemplify this. Congrats on BOTD!
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Among the characters mentioned, I think I like John and Sam. This book sounds like a collection of interesting characters. Good job!
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An interesting tale of characters each having their own destinies. Thanks for the great review!
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I love reading stories centered around World War II. I think it's great that this book introduces a small cast of characters, allowing the reader to fully connect with them as their stories intertwine. I can't imagine the skill and bravery required to successfully hinder and stop the Nazis. I look forward to reading this book. Congrats on the BOTD selection!
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Post by Ochieng Omuodo »

I’m definitely interested in this book. From your review it seems that it breaks from the simplicity of describing Germans as Nazis. I even like that there is a glossary there. By the way, maybe that should have encouraged you to unpack ‘SOE’ for us in this review. Anyway, even though this may not be a historical book, it promises knowledge.
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I'm not a fan of historical fiction so I'll pass. Sounds captivating though! Thanks for the review!
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In all the listed characters above the most fascinating to me are the adventurous John and Sam. I don't actually know maybe is because am a fan of adventure stories but I would definitely love to know more about those characters in wonder land.
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Although I am not a fan of stories playing off in a war era this book does sound quite interesting. I do like the fact that the book is written in the first person, and also that the review mentions that the author used slang from the era in the book. It makes the story more authentic.
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This cast of characters sounded very interesting, coupled with the fact that they eventually met.
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Another fast-paced novel to add in my shelf. It also a historical one, so reading it will give us more ideas about the history of World War II. Congrats on BOTD!
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This crime thriller set during the WWII era seems to have an interesting plot and a cast of intriguing characters. Thanks for the recommendation!
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A book with a mix of action, suspense, humor, and romance sounds captivating. It seems the little army is up against a formidable foe, and they have to fight hard. I am an ardent reader of history and historical fiction and, thus, look forward to poring over this. Thanks for the review.
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Post by Ann Ogochukwu »

The title of this book caught my fancy: Wolfgang! I also love historical fiction, so I'm gonna check this book out.
Congratulations to the BOTD.
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The review is very thorough and informative. The premise of the book seems intriguing, casting prisoners of war, a helpful couple and an excellent counterfeit artist. I am not an avid historical fiction reader, but I do enjoy reading the crime and mystery genres. Congratulations on BOTD!
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. I am not keen on reading about the Nazi war, so I think I will pass on this one.
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