Review by jcoad -- First Family by Alice Langholt

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Re: Review by jcoad -- First Family by Alice Langholt

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Allyseria wrote: 18 Sep 2018, 18:31 Thank you for your review. I also loved the book and I thought it was great that it did not preach to its readers :)
Glad I found another fan! I'm trying to get more people to read this book. Thanks for the reply.
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I don't usually pick up novels based on biblical literature. But your review makes it sound like a decent read.
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Dael Reader wrote: 18 Sep 2018, 19:18 I don't usually pick up novels based on biblical literature. But your review makes it sound like a decent read.
Don't even think biblical, just think great story. The story could fit into any context or religion, it is really about the characters and their story.
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I love the practical stance the author takes in presenting the Adam and Eve story. His approach is original and breathtaking. Thank you for your engaging review.
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Thanks for the great review. I think I will add this book to my list to read. I like that religion is not being pushed at you and for a different perspective.
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You have piqued my interest. I can't imagine how Eve went through the first ever pregnancy without prior knowledge or information. Great review!
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Great review. I would be interested to see the author's take on the well-known story.
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crediblereading2 wrote: 18 Sep 2018, 20:17 I love the practical stance the author takes in presenting the Adam and Eve story. His approach is original and breathtaking. Thank you for your engaging review.
Happy to find another fan of this great book! Thanks for stopping by.
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trajoe1206 wrote: 18 Sep 2018, 21:19 Thanks for the great review. I think I will add this book to my list to read. I like that religion is not being pushed at you and for a different perspective.
You won't be disappointed with this book. Thanks for stopping by!
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Cotwani wrote: 18 Sep 2018, 23:17 You have piqued my interest. I can't imagine how Eve went through the first ever pregnancy without prior knowledge or information. Great review!
The first pregnancy was great. They were desperately trying to figure out what was going on and the only thing they had to compare it to was what they had seen from their animals. What the author pulled off personifying these characters was amazing.
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Helen_Combe wrote: 19 Sep 2018, 03:41 Great review. I would be interested to see the author's take on the well-known story.
It will be well worth your time. Knowing the story makes it more tense as these great, lovable characters happily lead their lives right into what you know will be disaster.
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Thanks for the insightful review, I'm already in love with the book. It's indeed a beautifully story, I'll definitely read it.
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Cardinalsparrow wrote: 20 Sep 2018, 04:52 Thanks for the insightful review, I'm already in love with the book. It's indeed a beautifully story, I'll definitely read it.
You will not be disappointed with this book! Thanks for stopping by.
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This is the second positive review I've read about this book, so I'm going to move it up in my 'shelves'. It sounds like an original view of an old story. Glad you enjoyed it so much!
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The story indeed sounds creative. The author's imagination mixed with the Biblical story will create a fascinating story, I hope. I wonder why you were annoyed with the pdf version, though. This book is already in my to-be-read list, after reading your review, I will probably take it up as my next read. Thanks for the review!
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