Official Review: Going Gone by Abraham Lopez

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Re: Official Review: Going Gone by Abraham Lopez

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Going gone. Even the title excites me. However, what excites me more is the collection of different stories to tell one major story. I absolutely love these stories-inside-a-story books. Hearing it also involves a Prime minister, I am sold. I am absolutely going to read this book.
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A very awesome book, & great font/writing style. A very well written 12 Anthology (short stories) book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Also the rev up ☝☝ killed it, such an amazing book
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Post by Boyko Ovcharov »

A positive review. However, I could not quite grasp if the storyline was well woven or not across the different vignettes. Otherwise, the premise sounds up-to-date and immersive. Once again, editing is of utmost importance, I really cannot agree more here.
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Really different from the other dystopian novels. I would like to give this book a chance. Thank you for your review.
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I have read the sample pages. I don't want to put it down. I will having to finish reading about a countries demise.
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Great review! I am not a big fan of the dystopian genre, but the way the story unfolds sounds interesting...a different person and storyline highlighted in each chapter. I don't think this is my cup of tea due to the themes, but I am glad you enjoyed it. It's too bad about the errors. Hopefully, the author will utilize a good editor with future works.
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I am really intrigued by the fact that this book is divided into twelve chapters, and each chapter gives a different perspective of a specific tragedy. It looks great-and I hope to read it someday.
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I am intrigued by the way this is written by each characters pov and that you don't really know what happens to each one in the end. also i like that its the assassination of the pm that takes center stage, giving each person their own perspective on the world and their viewpoints.
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Post by Rose_Jemimah »

The review makes me long to read the book . However, its not articulating clearly whether this book is a continuous narrative or a collection of stories as mentioned in the third paragraph.

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You had me at “quick, easy read” and the fact that you could not put it down. I like a story that keeps me guessing and captures my attention. Thank you for your review I will certainly read this book.
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Thanks for your review! The concept of a series of related vignettes sounds interesting. It makes sense since the collapse of society or any other major disaster is caused by a sum of events.
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Interesting plot. I don't care much about politics (I did follow but not closely) but the take on collapse of a society is uniquely tempting me to read the book. Sad about all the mistakes, I guess I'll put the book on-hold until if there's new revise version. If nothing, well. Anyway, thanks for your review.
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With most dystopian novels, the stories take place after the fall of the country or the world. This novel has 12 separate stories that link together to tell of the fall! This is so unique! Congrats on book of the day! Great review!!
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As long as the author provided enough backstory about the character, I don't mind not getting the full scope of any one person. Going Gone makes me curious about dystopian books.
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Post by Coacoa »

Going gone review.
Reading the book i felt like i was watching a movie. I started with the sample and i really enjoyed it. The first two chapters captured my interest and i could not put it down. I felt sad when penny had to die but i understood cleary why. I do hope to finish reading after the editing is done. I to will give 3 out of for stars for gramatical errors. With that being said, exellent read.
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