Did "The Riddle of Alchemy" by Paul Kiritsis meet your expectations?

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Did "The Riddle of Alchemy" by Paul Kiritsis meet your expectations?

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Did "The Riddle of Alchemy" by Paul Kiritsis meet your expectations?
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I am not so sure given that I did not have that high expectations prior to reading this book. It was really nice book and insightful so yes it did exceed my expectations.
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I am not so sure given that I did not have that high expectations prior to reading this book. It was really nice book and insightful so yes it did exceed my expectations.
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I am not so sure given that I did not have that high expectations prior to reading this book. It was really nice book and insightful so yes it did exceed my expectations.
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I don't usually read this genre, so I didn't have any expectations going in. However, it's safe to say that "The Riddle of Alchemy" exceeded them. The book was a pleasant surprise, offering insightful and engaging content that kept me hooked from start to finish.
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Yes. This book met my expectations. I'm a huge fan of history and religion. I'll definitely read this book again and recommend it to people with similar interests.
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Because I usually don't read this genre, I went in blind. But I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by this book. The writing style was quite compelling. So it definitely met my expectations.
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It definitely did. I have learned so much about alchemy and it was also a very thought-provoking read. I like books which makes me ponder. This was one of them.
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This was one book I went into with absolutely no expectations - all I wanted was to learn something new. So it's an easy answer, but yes it absolutely did for me!
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This book met and surpassed my expectations. It did everything that it was meant to do. I'm happy that I read it and I applaud the author for brilliant writing.
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Post by Deretha Thompson »

This book met and exceeded my expectations based on content but I did not expect it to be so complicated. Based on this, I'd say it had its good sides and negative sides.
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