
The First Ten Focus Group Feedback for Ironbark Hill
Because Ironbark Hill was Book of the Day, some of our most trusted members have carefully looked over the cover, the description, and other aspects of this book as a part of purchase-intent focus group. We then asked each participant in the focus group if they planned to buy and read the book, and why they planned to buy and read the book or not. Their answer to that question and reasons are displayed below. We call this awesome feature The First Ten Focus Group.
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Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu

I did not know what to expect from this book based on its title and cover art. It is listed under the other fiction subgenre, which also did not reveal much. The customer reviews of this book were mostly positive which made me a bit curious but when I read the blurb, that interest faded. My initial opinion was to not read this book, since a teenage girl's relationship with her abusive father did not sound like an interesting story to me. I thought the first few pages were bland and slow. In the sample, we are introduced to Natalie and her family and their dynamic. Although this was a good introduction to the main characters, I thought it was not exciting enough to make me read on. I did think some events were a bit funny, for example, the small prank Natalie played on her step-father when he was washing his face. Besides that, I did not find much to like within the sample. The OBC review did not do it much justice either, and could not make me interested in this book. I will not be reading the rest of this book because I do not find the topic interesting.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 4:58 am by Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu.
Mutai Marshal

I couldn’t connect with either the book’s cover page or title. However, the OBC review revealed that this book is about a young girl who is on a mission to stop her aggressive father. This appealed to me as I value children’s efforts in making society a better place, and I would have read the book without sampling. I noticed a grammatical error (The only reminder of the steers would be ..[unnecessary full stops]reduced to a barrel of briny portions in the storeroom behind the house and a pile of steaks in the kerosene refrigerator), and I believe the book wasn’t exceptionally edited. From the sample, I found the author’s writing captivating. I admired her art of writing as it's quite spellbinding. I didn’t find anything to improve in the book. Having read the OBC review, I will complete reading this book to know more about Natalie and her upbringing.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 4:56 am by Mutai Marshal.
Stellah Chege

Based on the OBC blurb that I read, I would have read the book outside the first ten program. The mysterious cover page and title also piqued my interest in this book. The pages I sampled elicited a thrill within me. I admired Natalie’s confidence when she stood up for her mother. Though young, she saved her mum from her stepfather’s rage. This is what I liked. Although I noticed a grammatical error (The only reminder of the steers would be ..reduced to a barrel of briny portions in the storeroom behind the house and a pile of steaks in the kerosene refrigerator[the 2 periods are unnecessary]), I believe the book was professionally edited as it is minor. Having sampled the first ten pages and read the OBC review, I will buy this book because I love books addressing children's rights. I also have no suggestions so fa
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 4:53 am by Stellah Chege.
Eunice Geres

I wouldn't have read the sample of this book if it wasn't on BOTD based on its cover, genre, blurb, and reviews. It just looks like something I wouldn't be interested in. The official review also mentioned that Natalie has feelings for her married employer. I don't like any narrative that has an underlying theme of cheating. So, the OBC review helped me make the decision that I'm really not interested in reading this book. I didn't mind reading the sample, though. It was written well. I liked the tone of the book. I could immediately sense that this book would be filled with varying emotions. I enjoyed reading the sample because of the author's fluent writing. This book would probably be hard to read for some people because there are many uncommon words. Avid readers, however, can enjoy the good writing and feel the vibe the author wanted to project by using complex words. The theme I first encountered in the sample is a bit sad to read, as it deals with the abuse Natalie received from her stepfather. I think I honestly would love to read this book if there wasn't any sign of an affair between Natalie and her employer. So, even though I enjoyed the sample, I still wouldn't continue to read the book because I'm not a fan of one of its themes. I don't have any recommendations, as I think the book is already great. I also didn't notice any grammatical mistakes.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 4:49 am by Eunice Geres.
Ann Ogochukwu

I don't think I would have sampled this book based on its cover, title, or genre. On the other hand, its OBC review summary caught my interest, so I guess I would have given the book a trial based on that.
What struck me most as I started this book was the diction and use of imagery; I liked how the author used words, for instance: "...the black tangle our tender-eyed mother called hair." Another thing that struck me was the strong theme of abuse in this narrative. Evaluating my overall impression, I would like to complete this book.
I didn't notice any errors while reading, and I don't think this book needs any improvement.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 4:40 am by Ann Ogochukwu.
Soraya Bayah

The descriptive writing style and pacing were commendable. I enjoyed the narrative so far but will skip the book due to being uninterested in memoir-like pieces. I am sure those who enjoy fiction that acts as non fiction will enjoy this book. I would not have picked up this book from the cover, title, genre, blurb, or reviews like OBC, as I previously stated that this is not a book that I look forward to reading. The sample, although well written, did not attract me to complete the book for the aforementioned reasons. The fast-paced introduction was thrilling and promptly gripped my interest. I could imagine the smell of the feet of Natalie’s brother and the intricate details around her home. I am sure fans of the genre will find the book mysterious, amusing, and intriguing to read. I did not find any errors while reading. Nothing could be bettered, as the pacing, organization, and narration were great. I will only skip the book because I prefer fantasy and sci-fi. Nonetheless, well written!
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 4:31 am by Soraya Bayah.
Asma Aisha Ansari

I loved the cover, title and genre of this book and would have picked it up based on these criteria. As for the sample, I'm impressed with the Author's Note on the Ironbark tree. Besides, she has given Natalie a distinct voice and personality. As I read more, her struggles saddened me. Natalie's siblings Robyn and Shirley sounded very real. The OBC review was all praises about this book, and I agree with it completely. The blurb and the other online reviews are quite positive and encouraging too. There's nothing that I disliked about the sample.
The book seems professionally edited, as I didn't encounter any major grammatical or other errors. This is the only sentence I found in the sample where the 2 full stops before the word 'reduced' are unnecessary: The only reminders of the steer would be ..reduced to a barrel of briny portions in the storeroom behind the house and a pile of steaks in the kerosene refrigerator. I suggest a thorough round of editing for such minor errors. Finally, as l liked reading the sample, I'm going to read the rest of the book.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 4:22 am by Asma Aisha Ansari.
Peace10

Ironbark Hill, by Jennie Linnane, is the first book in the Ironbark Hill Saga. This first book talks about a poor young girl, Natalie, who has a goal to protect her family and for her to succeed. How will she go about it? Has it not been for this program, I would have picked the book because of its genre. It’s young adult fiction. I love reading about young people. It’s a different vibe on its own.
After reading the first ten pages, I won’t be reading the rest of the book. This is because the story has a series. It doesn’t stop at this first novel.
I didn’t find any error in the bit I read. I love how the author depicted the young girl’s emotions. Like it was relatable. There's nothing I dislike about this book. It’s well written.
I made my decision based on the bit I read, not because of any review.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 2:56 am by Peace10.
Sou Hi

Without this program, I wouldn't have read this. The reviews from OnlineBookClub, the cover, the blurb, and the ratings on Amazon are fine, but the book is not my cup of tea.
To be frank, I don't like anything in the bit I read. I have seen enough books that address abusive relationships and their consequences, so Natalie's life is not something new. I would also suggest another round of proofreading. Since the sample can't pique my interest, I won't buy this book. The OBC review was helpful in making my decision.
Error example: The tight-grained, termite resistant timber, has long been used in the construction of bridges, house frames and flooring, railway sleepers, power poles, and boats. -> I think there should be a hyphen between "termite" and "resistant." Also, the comma after "timber" is not needed.
The only reminders of the steer would be ..reduced to a barrel of briny portions in the storeroom behind the house and a pile of steaks in the kerosene refrigerator. -> The ellipsis should have three dots like the other instances.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 2:11 am by Sou Hi.
Jennifer Garcia 555

I like the cover of this book, but the genre, description, and official OnlineBookClub reviews led me to believe I would not enjoy this story. I would not pick this book to read. I usually avoid reading coming-of-age stories. After reading the sample pages I saw no editing errors, so this book seems professionally edited. I like that Natalie defends her mom from her violent stepfather. The author also uses good descriptive language when setting scenes. I have no suggestions for improvement. This story may be enjoyable to readers that like realistic coming-of age stories. The OBC reviews mentioned that this story also has some difficult themes such as abuse. The reviews confirmed that this book is not one that I will enjoy. The sample pages were not able to change my mind. I will not buy or read this book.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 2:08 am by Jennifer Garcia 555.
Shadreck Rogers

The book cover and the title of the book are not that interesting, therefore I wouldn’t have selected the book based on those. However, if I read the blurb, editorial or customer review, I would have probably selected the book. After reading the first ten pages of the book, I don’t think I would buy and read the entire book. What I like about the book is that it seems to deal with important topics like discrimination and determination. On the other hand, the way she approached those topics is not interesting to me—in particular—her writing style. There were no errors in the first ten pages of the book. I have no OBC review of the book, thus it did not influence me.
First Ten review added on August 9, 2022, at 1:00 am by Shadreck Rogers.
Mariana Figueira

Before reading the book's first pages, I wasn't interested in it because nothing on the cover or the title got my attention. After sampling the book, I don't want to continue reading it because the story didn't captivate me. I like Natalie, she's an interesting and resolved character. This book seems professionally edited, I didn't see any typos; plus, it has an official OnlineBookClub review. I didn't see anything that needed improvement. Neither the blurb, customer reviews, nor editorial reviews affect my decision not to read the book.
First Ten review added on August 8, 2022, at 10:56 pm by Mariana Figueira.
Rosemary Owolabi

The cover of the book "Ironbark Hill" by Jennie Linnane looks catchy. I like it. The only issue I have with it is the fact that the title and name of the author blend easily with the background. If I hadn't chosen the book as a sample for the first ten pages of the program and came across it, the cover would have been sufficient with the blurb and title of the book to get me interested.
The reason why I will not buy it is that it is not my genre of book that I like reading. The storyline seems too deep and emotional for me. But I will recommend it to readers who like drama stories.
The book seemed to be professionally-edited, but I didn't notice any typos, but I did notice some errors in the first ten pages (Location 249, Chapter 1, "the steer would be ..reduced to a barrel"). There weren't supposed to be any full stops within the sentence. I also detected some strong language and formatting issues.
What I liked about the bit that I read was the poetic way Jennie constructed her storyline. Though the story was still developing, but I could get some lessons from the sample's first ten pages. It seems like a well-written book. What parents do to each other may be positively or negatively impactful and may have some strong effects on the children's emotional or mental health, possibly throughout their lives. Also, sibling rivalry should be handled swiftly by parents, and women should seek help when they are in an abusive relationship.
What could be improved would be the color of the text (the title and the name of the author) on the cover, which blends too much with the background picture, and the font size of the author's name should be increased. And the error mentioned above should be adjusted. Also, the formatting issues should be looked into.
The book has an OnlineBookClub forum review that I noticed. But this didn't affect my decision.
First Ten review added on August 8, 2022, at 12:08 pm by Rosemary Owolabi.
Gabriella H

Neither the cover nor the title attracted me to this book. However, I enjoyed the blurb and OBC official review, and I soon became interested in the book because of the high praise for the author's writing. After sampling this book and going further than the first ten pages, I can only agree. I enjoyed the writing and was able to read the story with ease. I loved the vivid imagery. For example, "fright found a voice," "I was on my small feet instantly," and "great arm of which I was in mortal terror." I eagerly look forward to completing this book. The attention to detail also made the characters very realistic. If I weren't a part of this program, I wouldn't have sampled this book because the cover didn't catch my attention. I didn't see any errors in the first ten pages, so I believe they've been professionally edited. I have no suggestions for improvements. My decision wasn't influenced by the editorial review or customer reviews because I didn't bother with them after reading the insightful OBC official review.
First Ten review added on August 8, 2022, at 5:54 am by Gabriella H.
Dzejn_Crvena

Outside this program, I would have sampled this book because the title and the blurb reveal many societal issues that need to be addressed. Also, the cover reminds me of a horror story, so I'm interested in reading it. I like young adult books, and I'd have picked this book based on the genre. However, I wouldn't have sampled it based on the editorial and customer reviews because others' opinions of a book don't affect me. Moreover, the OBC review and the sample didn't convince me to read it when I learned that it has a romantic touch to it. The protagonist came from an abusive household. She worked for a wealthy couple, and she later developed feelings for her boss. To make the matters worse, he also harbored mutual feelings for her. I like the detailed and engaging writing style that helped me understand more of the plot and characters' personalities. However, I'm not interested in reading more about it because I'm not a fan of romance. The book seems professionally edited, and I don't have suggestions for improvements.
First Ten review added on August 8, 2022, at 4:03 am by Dzejn_Crvena.
Hazel Arnaiz

The cover, title, and blurb were not impactful enough for me to pick it up outside the program. The description sounds like a coming-of-age story, which I seldom read. Customer reviews are positive. After sampling, I liked the smooth flow of the storytelling. But the storyline is not for me. I will not get the book and finish reading it. I have no suggestions for improvement. For editing issues, here is an example.
Location 82. Spelling. Consider adding a hyphen for this context.
The tight-grained, [termite resistant] timber, has long been used in the construction of bridges, house frames and flooring, railway sleepers, power poles, and boats.
The official OnlineBookClub review is comprehensive and insightful. Those interested in this genre will find it helpful.
First Ten review added on August 8, 2022, at 2:55 am by Hazel Arnaiz.
Jen Nghishitende

I was not sure if I would have read or sampled this book from the cover and title alone if I was not part of this programme; however, as I read an OBC review and the first ten pages, I think this is a book I can read. I like the genre, and the book still sounds appealing even though I did not read a blurb or customer and editorial review. I like that the book starts with the protagonist Natalie’s childhood and an inside look into her family life. I also like the author’s descriptive writing; it’s almost as though, for instance, when the author described that stench, I could smell it. I did not find any errors in the first ten pages, and there is nothing I disliked either, and as such, I have no suggestions for change. While I will not buy the book today, I will buy it and read it in the future.
First Ten review added on August 8, 2022, at 2:12 am by Jen Nghishitende.
Vidhi Adhikari

The cover design and title are quite thought-provoking, as to how it would have been during Queen Elizabeth's era. Although I found nothing eye-catchy in the description, I was keen to read the book just because of the time it is set in, even before reading the numerous positive customer and OBC reviews. I found some incorrectly placed punctuations in the text, but nothing that would affect my reading experience ('I was still a child, standing no higher than my mother’s breast {add comma} when the bitter taste of fear and hatred first came to me.'). I loved the description of the quarrel in the first chapter. However, I will still not be finishing this book since I found nothing new in the plot of the story. I would also suggest fixing the text alignment in the sample to make the book look more professional.
First Ten review added on August 8, 2022, at 1:29 am by Vidhi Adhikari.
Ari Martinez

If it wasn't for this program, I wouldn't sample this book based on its title, cover, genre, blurb, Official OnlineBookClub review, or other reviews because I felt like this story would be really sad, and I'm not in the mood for sad stories. I also didn't like the idea of reading about Bruce and Natalie's attraction. I'm guessing Bruce is a lot older than Natalie, and just thinking about that made me uncomfortable. Even though I enjoyed reading the first ten pages, it didn't change my mind about not wanting to read the book for the reasons mentioned previously. My favorite part of what I read was the writing style – it felt very poetic at times. For instance, I really enjoyed sentences such as the following on page 3: "... I believed that the gates of heaven were to me as inaccessible as the moon." The book doesn't need improvement, and it appears professionally edited.
First Ten review added on August 8, 2022, at 12:40 am by Ari Martinez.
IconReviews

The cover of this book gives me a nostalgic feeling. I would read it based on the cover, title, customer reviews and the official OnlineBookClub review. I would not read it based on the genre and the blurb because I don't enjoy romance stories. I don't think the book needs any improvements and the sample was professionally edited. What I liked most about the sample was the elegant writing style. I liked how well the descriptions were written. Also, Natalie seems like a relatable character. However, I won't be reading it because I do not like coming-of-age books.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 11:49 pm by IconReviews.
Sushan Ekanayake

Ironbark Hill by Jennie Linnane belongs to Other Fiction genre. The title and the cover page were neither attractive nor adequately revealing as well. The blurb told that it was the story of Natalie Chapman, a young girl who fought against her abusive step father, the poverty of her family, and tried to get rid from the misery that was surrounding her. I did not see any editorial reviews, but the customer reviews spoke highly about the book. I would not have sampled this book based on the above facts if I had not been a part of this program, as the book seemed like not of my type.
Then I read the first ten pages, which included the prologue that described Natalie's first standing against her step father's abusing, and the first chapter that described Natalie's sixteenth birthday morning. It was quite an ordinary story and there was nothing to pique my interest. So, I decided not to continue reading the rest of the book.
I liked the author's use of a female protagonist to show the girl-power. I did not see any errors in the first ten pages, and I did not see any area that could be improved. I saw the official OBC review, which gave a clear idea about the book. But it was not enough to change my decision.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 9:35 pm by Sushan Ekanayake.
Amy Luman

When Natalie was thinking about the slaughter and distribution of Herman, the steer, there were two periods placed in the middle of the sentence. Despite this error, i still believe the novel was professionally edited. The cover art of this book reflects what I think an Australian sunset would be like and the title tells of her hometown's name. I am not going to finish this book because endless description seems to take up the bulk of it. The reviews, including the OBC one, and the blurb, made me think it would be worth my time. My favorite part was where Natalie stood up for her mother against Alex and his abuse. I don't see any need for changes since this might be perfect for someone else.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 4:45 pm by Amy Luman.
Kira Bonita Reece

Judging by the cover, blurb, title, genre, customer reviews, and the official OnlineBookClub review this is a book I would like to read. I like reading about unorthodox love relationships. The sample was professionally edited and I liked the love Natalie showed to her sisters. The book needs no improvements but I won't be reading it because I did not like the writing style. It was too flowery. I found it hard to concentrate on the storyline.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 3:43 pm by Kira Bonita Reece.
Andrada Madalina

"Ironbark Hill" by Jennie Linnane is a novel that presents the journey of Natalie Chapman and her aspirations. I liked the image of the hill at sunset on the book cover and found it suitable for its catchy title. I sampled it because of its positive customer reviews and the themes illustrated in its blurb. Also, its Official OnlineBookClub review made me curious about the storytelling. Unfortunately, I did not find any editorial review for this book. The novel does not seem professionally edited because I found a punctuation error while reading its first ten pages: two periods placed in the middle of a sentence ("The only reminders of the steer would be ..reduced to a barrel"). I would not improve anything on the writing style because I liked the natural dialogues and the descriptions of Ironbark Hill. I empathized with Natalie's hate towards Alex, her stepfather, and his abusive behavior. Also, I understood her feelings of anger when he wanted to sell the cow she raised herself. Nevertheless, I will not buy and read the whole book because I dislike the domestic abuse and the revenge theme.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 2:22 pm by Andrada Madalina.
Carson25

I read the first ten pages of Jennie Linnane's novel, Ironbark Hill, which I downloaded as a sample from Amazon. A figure who is telling her own story appears to be the protagonist of the narrative. The first few chapters of this book make this very plain. For instance, she recounts a terrible incident from her upbringing in the introduction of the book. Sincerely, the first ten pages of this book were error-free in both grammar and spelling. This is a blatant sign that it was painstakingly modified. I'm a voracious reader who appreciates all genres of books, with the exception of fiction. So, I'll pass on this one. I won't buy it or read it all the way through. I read the first ten pages, and my favorite part was the plot. I cherished how easily it moved. Nothing in the first few pages I read was lacking in my appreciation. To my friends and any readers who enjoy fiction, I would suggest this book. I wasn't able to buy and finish reading this book despite the well-written review on OnlineBookClub.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 2:11 pm by Carson25.
Yvonne Monique

The book cover is beautiful, but does not immediately make me want to pick this book up as it is not entirely clear what this book is about. The customer reviews, blurb and OBC review make this book sound really worthwhile and make me look forward to reading the sample. The sample is well edited and written in an engaging way. However, I found the beginning quite depressing. I usually do not read about family dramas as they make me feel sad. I understand that it is an essential part of the book in order to understand the protagonist better, but Natalie's struggles with her stepfather and family would affect me emotionally. That is why I will not buy this book. I have no suggestions for improvement.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 1:44 pm by Yvonne Monique.
Ohna Martin

I would read this book whether I was part of this program or not. The cover looks great and the name is mysterious you do not know what to expect. I love the genre. I would like to see Natalie's stepfather get what he deserves. I like the way Natalie stands up to him. I do not like the way her mother submits to his abuse. I have no suggestions for this author. I found no spelling errors, at one point I found that the writing was larger than the rest. I am not sure if it was part of the book, that was a time when Natalie's stepfather raised his voice to her. It did not affect the pace of the book or the reading of it. No other review, OBC or otherwise, or blurp influenced my decision, this was solely based on the first ten pages of this book.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 1:02 pm by Ohna Martin.
KafeliKe

Jennie Linnane's Ironbark Hill sounds like a fantastic book. I've only read the first ten pages of this book, but the prologue gives us a glimpse into one of the characters' early years. A stepfather who was intoxicated caused a domestic violence event that is described in the same section. The first ten pages I read were quite enjoyable, especially the first-person narration of the story. In fact, that was the aspect of the first ten pages that I liked the most. There was no aspect of the book that I didn't like about it in the first ten pages I read. I read the first ten pages of the book and didn't detect any errors, so it seems to have undergone careful editing. I won't buy and read through this book. This is because it falls under the fiction genre, which I avoid reading. I will, nevertheless, recommend it to people who like to read fictional stories. According to the first ten pages, the book seems to be fine and doesn't require any further work. On OnlineBookClub, there is a well-written official review of the book that provides background information. However, I still decided not to buy and finish reading the book despite this review. Because of its genre, I made my choice.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 12:16 pm by KafeliKe.
Bertha Jackson

I would have checked out this book based on the attractive cover and title because I enjoy reading romance novels. The customer reviews, blurb, and the OnlineBookClub review did not influence my decision not to read this book. There were no editorial reviews to consider. I enjoyed reading about Joey’s nasty shoes and laughed when Natalie threw them out of the house. I did not like Alex’s abuse of his wife and children. Unfortunately, the plot did not grab my interest enough to make me want to purchase and read this book. I have no recommendations for the author as the first ten pages appear professionally edited. I did not see any errors or anything I would change in the first ten pages.
First Ten review added on August 7, 2022, at 11:29 am by Bertha Jackson.
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Total ~ 21%
Ironbark Hill earned a score of 21%.
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