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Multi-dimensional characters with many secrets to reveal. Sounds like an interesting read. Thanks for the informative review!
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I really enjoy books that centre around the lives of ordinary people and examining the complexity of everyday life. It seems like the review perfectly captured all of the highlights of the book, and made me interested about the story.
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Post by alwaysdaddygirl »

Awesome review! I like the parts of the different generation. It does make a story richer. I also liked what you said about the characters. I only read chapter one and I am looking forward to reading this book. Again, kudos!
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Post by Sindhu Srinath »

Sounds very touching. Congrats on the review. I will try this family story out.
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Good review. This one pulls your imagination in quickly. You can see the beach and the women there. You can see Becca's father in the wheelchair talking to his grandsons. I want more. This is very well written.
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Post by Jessyjenda3 »

From the get go the novel caught my attention..i like the fact that it relates to real life everyday issues facing alot of families from inception...a good read..interesting novel.
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Post by WillowStarSerenity »

Very great review! This story sounds so amazing! It sounds like it has a lot of complex family drama and many things that many readers would enjoy. I wish I could say that I would be interested in it. It just doesn't sound like a book that I'd put in my favorites. I'd probably read and enjoy it though. I just don't see myself falling in love with it or the characters. Who knows? I could be wrong.
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I’m not entirely sure a 4 out of 4 rating is appropriate due to the mistake the reviewer found but depending on the mistake depends on if it was truly a mistake or just an opinion of the reviewer. That being said, based on the review i feel I would enjoy this book.
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Post by Meddil »

I read the preview and found myself wanting to read more. Then I read your review and am hooked. I am glad to see that the preview was not the only good part of the book. I look forward to reading it in is entirety. Thank you for the review.
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Post by Penny Lee »

Eden sounds like a book that would read like a soap opera -- family drama and hidden scandal/secrets throughout the generations, all while trying to maintain a positive front in the eyes of the public. Thank you for your informative review.
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From your review I've come to realize that the author has careful developed each characters and a fine setting that suit the context of the book. Thanks for the review done well
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Family secrets and drama, daily challenges and character development - sounds like a good break from fast paced thrillers! Great review!
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Post by peaceandwar0708 »

I only read the sample, but the book definitely keeps you on your toes in the arena of personalities and secrets. I agree that relationships are a huge part of the story. That ground work is laid out right from the beginning. I would read the rest of this story just off the sample and this review to find out what happens.
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Thank you for a wonderful review. It helped to cement my choice on whether to purchase the book or not. I found your review to be very insightful with enough information to be helpful without spoiling the story.
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Post by Kaliarii »

I'm surprised it got a 4/4 despite having a niche audience that it might appeal to. This sounds like an interesting story, and definitely one I'll have to check out. Thanks!
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