May BOTM - Featured Review: Save the Last Bullet for God

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Re: May BOTM - Featured Review: Save the Last Bullet for God

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rachel_jacks wrote: 18 Dec 2015, 09:25 When I picked up this book, I thought I was going to be reading about a secret military mission that took place during World War II
That was the exact idea I got just at the sight of the book's title. I enjoyed reading your review very much. Thanks for the insightful review!
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This book sounds interesting but I am not sure if it is also a bit pretentious by mixing so many things and trying to be so complex. Thaks for your review it is very clear.
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This book might be classified as a historical fiction book, but it seems to contain much more aspects. It involves the readers' psychological experience with aliens, the occult, and a lot more. Besides, the mission is to kill God, which seems like a interesting concept for a book. Congrats on BOTD for the author! Thanks for the review!
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"Save the Last Bullet for God" by JT Alblood - very different kind of story about a plot to kill God during WWII. The excellent, fast-paced writing is a thrill to read, and the story is far out, creative and exciting. Great review. Thanks.
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Thank you for your review. While there is an interesting perspective to the story, I don't believe it is for me.
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Thank you for your very interesting review. Science fiction, historical fiction, God all in one book.
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Thank you for your very interesting review. Science fiction, historical fiction and God all in one book.
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Killing God is a really weird mission. I wonder why they embarked on it. Thanks for the review, I'll definitely read the book.
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From the review this book sounds a bit hard to follow. There are so many aspects involved. It sounds like a very unique story which I am always on the lookout for.
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Damn. I feel like this word summarizes what I feel about this book (in a good way, of course.) What I love about it the most is that it intellectually challenges the readers. I just love it when authors really makes you think deeper and wider. That stays with you forever.
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This is a time travelling book which tells about the life and actions of several historians. Great review. Congratulations BOTD!
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It seems like an interesting book, however I couldn’t get into the sample. I think I’ll add it to my to be read pile and give it another go later.
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The book is complex and even though I would not opt for a complex book, this book sounds quite intelligible.
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I would have liked a content warning on the first page or clarified in the "WARNING" section of the book's description. I love the twists in this book. It was confusing to keep up with who did what when and so by the time I got to the end of the book, I really didn't completely get it but overall I enjoyed it. Congrats for BOTD.
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Post by Bibliomanaic_aza »

Well Penned Review. Being surprised by a book is something I am quite familiar with. Though science fiction isn't my cup of tea, I do prefer to read one that would make me question things from time to time.
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