Official Review: Orope by Guenevere Lee

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Re: Official Review: Orope by Guenevere Lee

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I like that the author included a map of where each messenger went. It seems like something simple but its a nice touch.
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This is a fascinating view of the past, showing how people with different beliefs interacted".The novel focusses more on the historical events that are full mischievous believes.
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The reason I like fantasy is that the stories are not usually dry. The story seems adventurous and I would to read it. Congrats on BOTD.
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Post by Debu1998 »

i like historical fictions ,specially when there is an essence of adventure.here i think i may find it all.also characters like whisperers give thrill to me.the other side of the story,the blending of different cultures also sounds critical,the map presentation also sounds good,but i think there are too many subjects concentrated in one book which needs special skill to be perfectly presented ,if that is done here then the story is great.
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The fact that this is a fantasy centered around strong, powerful women makes it a compelling read for me. The story of various groups interacting as they live fearing prophesies devastating events could make for a good read.
Interesting review.
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Thanks for the review! I am very intrigued with the book. I love how there's this world created by the author where there's Whisperers and Rhagepe, it sounds very interesting. Will read this asap!
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Thanks for this nice and enlightening review of the book. I can now confidently pick it without a second thought. I like historical fantasy books and this too includes those on cultures from the distant pasts. It appears that the warning of an impending flood was true and serious as well.
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'Official Review: Orope by Guenevere Lee', is a review just needed for the readers learning world history. It provides enough details and views the book from all angles. It well assesses the book through the rating given to it!
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I love historical fiction, but grammatical mistakes are quite a put-off. Despite that, I am giving this book a shot.
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Thanks for the review. The thing that I enjoyed most about the novel's premise is the culture the author has created. Religion plays an important role in my life and I noticed that the religious concepts explored in this novel. I've also listened to the audio narration by Darla Middlebrook. A narrator really adds a more cohesive aspect to the story because when I read myself, the story doesn't seems come alive quite the same as when I listen to someone else reading it to me.
The writing isn't the best I've encountered but the story is interesting enough to keep me focused. The characters are organic and mysterious. So far, I like this book and I'd finish reading it.
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This sounds like a terrific fantasy series that I’m genuinely curious about. I’m not sure how to feel about the human sacrifices though. That may be a bit too dark for me.
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This book's premise doesn't appeal to me, but I like that the author brings the old ways of worship to the forefront. Human sacrifice may be a deterrent to some people, but we need not forget that once upon a time in history, it was commonplace.
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Thanks for the review. I found this book interesting when I read a couple of pages after downloading and reading the brief summary on Amazon. After reading your review, I have more to look forward to when I start to read. I am interested in the religious element of the book even though it is a fictional/historical book that seems to have a unique point of view. I think that the interaction of various groups will may this book a good read.
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Not really a genre I would go for but I can see how this book would be interesting to others. It appears to teach about lots of different cultures and journeys of the past.
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I love to gain information about different religions and beliefs but this book is a fiction. Plus as the reviewer has mentioned the book doesn't have a proper conclusion and the story is to be continued. Then sorry It's not my cup of tea.
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