Review of The Ironbark Hill Saga

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Re: Review of The Ironbark Hill Saga

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I've read part of this saga when it was divided into individual books. I would agree that the story could be more exciting with action. Natalie seems to be the backbone of the family and seems to degenerate herself, almost envious when she sees her sisters gain their freedom from the shackles of poverty.
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I hope a story like this will inspire many people because it still happens now. This book is absolutely interesting. I enjoy the review, it's quite detailed. Thanks for your wonderful review.
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This is quite the family. This family have seen a lot together and individually. I wonder if there will be a happy ending to their story.
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"Little house on the Prairie", anyone?😁😁. Doesn't sound very original but it is pretty intriguing. I like how the reviewer describes the characters in the book; makes you want to get to know them better. Not sure about but I might give it a try.
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This book will be a good read. I love how you wrote out the positive parts of the book. I’ll like to read this someday.
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I think the battle against discrimination and poverty requires a lot of courage and strength. Natalie seems like the type of heroine that could bleed but never stays down. Kudos
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Post by Jane Ogwang »

The story sounds interesting and unique. I can't wait to know the experience that these two families went through. Thanks for the detailed review.
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Insightful review, which as I read it, I was wondering – as you did when reading Linnane's book – whether it really was fiction. The book covers issues of interest to me.
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I think I would finish this one. The plot sounded intersetiing. I would love to see what happens to Natalie and if she succeeds in getting her family away from Alex.
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Self determination is one of the attributes of a successful person. The author did a good job in this fictional novel. Satisfactory review.
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It's difficult to live to your potential when you are with your step parents ecpeciall6 those that really don't consider you as their own.
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This book focuses on family and covers the shenigans between the characters. However, I don't think the book is right for me. Congrats though!
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From the review, I see Nathalie as a strong character who believes in her dream and stood tall against all odds. I am already full of admiration for her attitude and can't wait to unravel the spirit behind it. Congrats to the author on being the #BOTD!
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This Australian story encompasses the years from 1954 to 1990. When part-aboriginal Natalie turns 16, she decides to remain living on her grandfather's run-down farm with her mother, siblings, and Alex, her alcoholic stepfather. Can't wait to read it. Congrats on botd. Great review.
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Post by Okoye Chinonso+ »

The author did a great job by mixing his reality with a fictitious book. This book seems like it'll be worth the while.
Thanks and great job on the review.
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