Official Review: DragonGate by Sam Venstone

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Thanks gali. The number of characters was quite overwhelming. Then some of the names were similar, so it was hard to keep track.
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I typically enjoy long fantasy sagas, but only if they're done well. I think the overwhelming number of characters would become burdensome to read about and try to keep straight. Great review!
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When I read the book is 800 pages, my emotion went down. However, it's a good think the author compensates this long story with his masterly writing. The book has a great topic too, moving forward and face your dragons. I like that. Thanks for your honest review!
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MarisaRose wrote:I typically enjoy long fantasy sagas, but only if they're done well. I think the overwhelming number of characters would become burdensome to read about and try to keep straight. Great review!
Thanks Marisa. They were a mouthful, that's for sure.

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Kalin Adi wrote:When I read the book is 800 pages, my emotion went down. However, it's a good think the author compensates this long story with his masterly writing. The book has a great topic too, moving forward and face your dragons. I like that. Thanks for your honest review!
It's definitely a little overwhelming when you look at the number of pages. Thanks!
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This is a great book. We all come face to face with dragons at one point in our lives. It's, good to know of the different kinds and how to face them, even if it's fantasy. Thanks for a great review.
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Thanks Quinto! You are right about that. There are definitely some practical applications in this book if you are reading it the correct way.
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Thanks for the review. I like the concept on books which provided a lot of adventures and fantasy. In this case, I really love reading about dragons. I don't mind the long pages but if it gets repetitive then I lose interest quickly. Too many characters may make it too confusing and complicated as well.
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Thanks for commenting strike-aster. It's a book that not everyone will enjoy, that's for sure.
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A book that plays with one's mind into deep thinking. Focus on real things of know days.
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Thanks for commenting Chomp!
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800 pages is quite a long novel. Nevertheless, it deserves a trial. Thanks.
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Interesting storyline but it's too long for me. Thank you for a job well done.
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While the storyline of Sam Venstone's book, DragonGate, sounds appealing, however, this genre is outside my reading interest. I enjoyed your review, kandscreeley.
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For one it sounds interesting and intriguing but for the mere fact that it's quite long and repetitive makes me a bit reluctant to read it. An amazing review though!
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the comments.
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