Official Review: Mona Lisa's Secret by Phil Philips

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I'm glad you liked the book overall, despite the issues you pointed out. Thanks for the honest and well written review.
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I was hoping that this was a good one. The blurb certainly sounded interesting, and as a fan of Dan Brown's books, and the National Treasure films, it sounds like it's right in my wheel house. Great review!
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This is a good review. I like the comparison with the other books.
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What a great review!! You included alot of insight without revealing spoilers. I think I'm going to love this one! Great job!
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'Official Review: Mona Lisa's Secret', by Phil Philips is a positive one, and encourages healthy criticism.
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Congrats on the review. I don't appreciate foul language or adult scenes. Otherwise it seems alright.
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Well done on this review. I like the candor as far as what is inside the covers of this book. I loved "The Da Vinci Code," and read it multiple times so I can only imagine how great this book is. I am definitely going to be reading it. Thank you for your review!
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Very interesting and detailed review. I love reading such books that mix history with action and other things. I look forward to reading this one.
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If you put something in plain sight, people may show little interest, however, if you hide them many will strive for their discovery. This is a good historical fiction except for the liberal usage of bad language that may limit the audience. Nice review.
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I find the summary of the story interesting. It catches a reader's attention easily. Thanks for the great review!
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It does sound a lot like the Da Vinci Code, but I'm a sucker for the genre, so I look forward to it... Thanks for the great review! :D
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How appropriate. The Mona Lisa, so famous for her mysterious smile, becomes embroiled in even more mystery! Maybe the hidden secrets you describe in your review are the reasons behind that smile! Nicely written review. Sounds like a fast-paced novel.
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Nice review. This sounds worth the reading. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for your review. I think it is quite risky to make a story that revolves around such an artwork, but by reading you review I can see the author has made a good job in not making it sound like a cheap fanfic story about DaVinci's work.
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Post by Hamisi Kassanga »

I heard that Mona Lisa is not a real human being, now that, with the book, I will know the secret behind the painting. Thanks for the review !
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