Review of The Bridge

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I really like true stories that have so much romance, but are also educational in that the historical fiction part teaches you about that era. Looking forward to reading about their friendship. Congratulations on book of the day!
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I love it when people closely working together come to doubt each other. It boosts the book's pace while wondering what will become of the work's future. This review is awesome, and so is the volume!
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It's amazing how the author managed to fictionalize a historical event so perfectly. Andrew Palmer also encouraged friendship, integrity, and hard work in this masterpiece. Congrats on #BOTD!
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I’m looking forward to digging into this novel to find out the link between the bridge and the students Ben and Esther and how Ben’s past will affect their working relationships or other relationships that could form between the two as they are forced to work together on an assignment about the Quebec Bridge disaster.
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Thank you for your great review. I could tell you really liked the book. After reading the sample, and especially your review, I have decided to add it to my list of books to read. I have worked with a partner in a class that I didn't choose, and it doesn't always end up great. I'm curious to know how it is for Esther and Ben and what Ben discovers. It sounds like an interesting read.
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This book does contain a lot of historical pieces as well as engineering history that I believe those interested in the field of engineering would enjoy this. It has amazing content and amazing characters that everyone would enjoy.
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While I am not a big fan of historical fiction, the dynamics of the well-developed characters of Esther and Ben are appealing for me. I think it will entertaining to see how the pair uncover clues regarding the bridge disaster and grow as people. Good Review.
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This sounds like a great book. First time I have heard of the tragedy of the Quebec bridge. I am always fascinated with reading historical fiction. Thank you for your recommendation!
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This book is quite intruiging. I'm curious with what you mean Ben's true color. Is he bad? I just have to read the book then. Thanks for the review.
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Post by Emma Ellard-Black »

I feel like this is the kind of book that leads to hyper-fixating on learning everything I can about the Quebec Bridge disaster. I do love when characters also grow and reveal themselves as other characters begin to know, makes the reading experience more immersive.
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Wow! I wanna know more about Alec's journal. To be honest, I'm not familiar with the term of iron ring ritual. It would be great to learn some fascinating facts about the engineering history behind the Quebec Bridge disaster. Thank you for an amazing review.
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Today's BOTD is told in the 3rd person, while alternating between characters for each chapter. Readers who enjoy historical fiction with well-developed characters and an exciting storyline are sure to love this one! Thank you for the helpful review! :-)
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Post by Precious Dubazana »

The effects of bridge engineering in ancient times make the Quebec bridge an interesting historical event. Thank you for the review.
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This present day setting novel where two engineering students discover a journal leading up to the collapse of the 1907 Quebec bridge sounds like an adventure. Great review!
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting historical novel about two students tasked with doing a research project on the collapse of a bridge in the early 1900s. When they discover the secret journal of the engineer of the bridge, they not only learn about the engineer’s fear that the bridge would collapse but also secrets about themselves. It might be worth a second look. Well done.
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