Official Review: Culture Man by Guy Cook

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Re: Official Review: Culture Man by Guy Cook

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Great intro to this review. Piqued my interestbfor sure!
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This is not my typical choice of book but your enthusiastic review has me very eager to read this book. Thanks for sharing your feedback. I am adding this to my bookshelf.
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Thanks guys. It isn't a typical book. I think most people would enjoy it. If you try it let me know.
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A lovely book I must say. Nice review!
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Thanks Malfoy.
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I like the way you have written this review :D
I am much into superhero stories now, because they are everywhere! But I guess I could give this a go.
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Thanks Diksha. It's a good one.
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Thanks for your review. I'm not enthusiastic of superheroes and superpowers. So I'll pass on this book. But reading the review pros and cons, anyone who loved superheroes should give this book a chance because it sounds amazing and well-written.
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Post by gali »

Superheroes in Winchester? Interesting. It is great that the author worked the cultural references into the plot in a unique way, and that the emphasis is on the mystery and not on the superpowers. Not for me, but I am glad you enjoyed the book despite its minor drawbacks. Thank you for the review.
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How did Velvet Vandal steal cultural landmarks? :o
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Amazing action fiction that I intend to read very soon . Congrats #BOTD
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A villain who is stealing cultural artifacts in Winchester? And an anteater? What a storyline! It's great to hear that this is more than a Marvel movie/comic book and that the ending was satisfying. I don't know much about Winchester either; I think this, Rob accepting his powers so quickly, and me not being a superhero story fan, this book isn't for me. But, I'm glad you enjoyed this one despite its minor drawbacks!
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Rob is a unique kind of superhero. Why should he protect landmarks from being stolen? I am looking forward to know more about the circumstances. Nice review, just whetted my appetite for more parcels of the book.
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This review about "Culture Man" by Guy Cook is good to say the least. Thanks. I shall read it next year, God willing.
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Culture man sounds like a delightful read. I like that the book is not just about superheroes, villains and superpowers. The cultural bit about Winchester is entertaining and informative too.
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