Review of Refugee On a Pendulum

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The book sound super cool, I love how Sabah pursue his dreams despite all odds. One is to get what you want in life but your service to people is beyond comparison. Congratulations on BOTD.
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At first sight, I thought that this was a kind of memoir, but I was surprised to read that it was actually a political thriller.
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Fans of political thrillers will definitely like this "political espionage thriller filled with action and suspense." I like that it has lively dialogues,
solid plot, and complex characters. Congrats on the BOTD!
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A great book that spearheads courage and empowers women. A great read for this era. Great review.
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This political thriller set in the Middle East sounds very intense, captivating, and thought-provoking. Great review!
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Corruption can be found in unexpected places. This book throws light on the different political interest of people, mingled with different shades of corruption. I'll love to read this book. Thanks for the review.
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I’d love to read this book and see what happens. Sabah’s life sounds interesting and I’d love to see what happens to Jalal.
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I wonder what was the outcome of Sabah eavesdropping. The boo gives a glimpse into the occupation of Iraq by America, the plight of refugees and the story of their resilience. It seems like an entertaining and insightful read. Congratulations on the BOTD.
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I don't love reading political thrillers,but the author did a great job.Congrats on the BOTD!
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Post by Stephanie Elizabeth »

This sounds like a thrilling book about a character seeking refuge in the United States. It sounds like the author has created multidimensional characters and a fast-paced plot. Thanks for the informative review.
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Post by Chinenye Achilike »

I'm curious to know the details of what really happened to Sabah that made him flee from Iraq. The issue of a teacher being blackmailed is something that happens in reality in the education sector, so I'm glad someone is writing about it. Kudos to the author.
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Refugee on a Pendulum seems like a compelling read and will be well-enjoyed by fans of political thrillers set against the backdrop of Middle Eastern conflict. I also like the book's portrayal of strong female characters. Splendid review.
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Definitely not my preferred cup of tea. I highly admire the dedicated work Doctors Without Borders does all over the world, but it bothers me greatly to know how often they have to deal with the consequences of the worst side of human nature. I really have no wish to study it in depth, news feeds are enough already
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This sounds like a personal take on refugee life and Middle Eastern conflict. I like the idea of humanizing such large, global issues, since they can be so hard to understand from an outsider's perspective. It's great to hear that the book is fast-paced and the characters are complex; I may give it a read! Thanks for the review!
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Post by Kemmy11 »

This is a political thriller and it’s not my kind of book to read. However, I am curious to know what happened to Sabah after eavesdropping. Thank you for the review
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