Official Review: Death Ray by Tom King

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Re: Official Review: Death Ray by Tom King

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I haven't read many war stories but Mark's journey filled with espionage and action sounds like an interesting read. Especially since the story moves fast, as described in your review.
Moreover a sarcastic protagonist is all I need right now!
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An adventure that weaves through technology, military and the court room.
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Post by Kaushiki Parihar »

I don't like military, war and crime stories, so I'll just skip this one. However, the high-tech engineer, Mark, captivates me. Thanks for the great review.
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Post by Satwik Mohanty »

A war story with action, crime, and politics is quite an interesting read. I'm sure it will attract a lot of audiences. But these are not my topics. Thanks for the detailed review!
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I have never listened to an audio book and therefore found your review very interesting. The story itself does not attract me, though, as I am not really into war and espionage stories.
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I usually avoid books that highlight the corruption behind politics in a wartime setting. Therefore, I might not pick this book up anytime soon. Good job on the review though.
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Post by María Andrea Fernández Sepúlveda »

I love sarcastic characters and I don't mind reading some jabs at a "Twitter prone USA president." However, I don't care much for military stories and I have a problem with stretching my suspension of disbelief. Thank you for presenting such a clear analysis of the pros and cons of this book.
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Unfortunately, high-tech engineering, military and all such, most definitely are not the subjects matters I have any interest in. Shame really, because mystery part of this book must have been entertaining, but setting spoils it to me completely. Still congrats to author on the BOTD!
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This book is not for imaginative people like me, but I know will be a favourite of may practical people who view the welfare of society and country as one of the prime importance of life. I like war stories but politics isn't my thing. I liked the narration and the fast pace of this book.
Thank you for this excellent review!
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Post by Hyacinth Bella »

I think that this military fiction book is really good, especially for those who love all things scientific and military However, I believe that this is not for me because I think that this is science fiction, filled with scientific jargons I could not comprehend, with descriptions boringly long, and with plotlines that are too confusing. It seems like an adventure, but I would pass on this one. Thank you for the review though!
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Thanks for the wonderful review. The book sounds great, war, politics and relationship drama. It has some touch of reality. I am going to read this one. Thanks for the review once again.
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I'd love to read the espionage part of the book. Sounds like a wonderful read, although your review is not detailed enough.
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Post by Aan Granados »

This sounds like an intriguing military thriller. I have not tried an audiobook yet and I am not sure it's for me. I would rather read it myself. Thanks for your review.
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Post by Deval Sodha »

This is a fast paced crime, military and war story book. It is an intriguing fiction narrated nicely. The story is brilliant and will definitely hook the reader till the end. The review is wonderful.
Congratulations on Botd 🎉
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Post by Asma Aisha Ansari »

As much as I like fast-faced books, I'll skip this one, as I'm not a fan of war and military books.
Thanks for the review. :tiphat:
Imagination is a good servant, and a bad master. - Agatha Christie
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