Official Review: Bad Choices Make Good Stories

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Re: Official Review: Bad Choices Make Good Stories

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This looks like a good book, it's an interesting way to tell his story. I don't mind strong language, and adult content. I got my copy today. Thanks for the review!
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I'm a little confused on the genre of this book. It's been called a novel but is categorized on OBC as non-fiction. I will probably skip this one due to the questionable material mentioned.
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Doaa Wael wrote:I liked the character of oliver from your review. Having tried different jobs, I believe he would habe great stories to tell and that is confirmed through thr title of the book.

Thank you for the interesting review :)
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-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:39 --
Victor musau wrote:I enjoy dark humour and am curious about harking, this is quite irresistible for me. Am definitely jumping in feet fast. Thanks botd.
I hope you enjoy the book!
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This isn't my typical sort of read but you've made the main character sound fascinating enough to pique my interest; there's something to say about an author's writing if they can make a character likeable even when you disagree them. I don't usually mind uncensored parts of life, so that shouldn't be a problem for me. Thank you for the thorough and helpful review.
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Ana-Maria-Diana wrote:The title is very interesting. It is said that life needs to be lived in a way that you will feel embarrassed telling anyone about it, but feel very happy remembering it. So, yes, sometimes our bad choices give us the best experiences of our lives.
Interesting quote … I've never heard that before. :)
I don't know about best experiences, but memorable for sure.
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-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:43 --
ReviewerDiksha wrote:Your review has really brought the many elements of this book which makes it sound quite interesting. Thank you for the review.
Thank you!

-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:44 --
dauntlesswitch wrote:This book seems like an interesting read. I haven't read dark humor stories before but I think I'll give this one a chance. Thanks for the wonderful review!
I hope you enjoy it! Thank you!

-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:47 --
iglam wrote:the sense that it is a writer's experience has drawn my attention to reading it because it gives the chance to see reality in the society we live in. I like the review it is pretty awesome. otherwise, the language used is tolerable and funny and increases the pressure on reading the book.
The experiences the author shared through his book are definitely interesting, and I hope you enjoy the book if you decide to read it. Thank you!

-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:49 --
hsimone wrote:A teenage German hacker comes to America for love and goes through a series of jobs, then falls in love via the hacking world sounds interesting. However, I don't enjoy strong negative reads with unsavory/immoral words and actions, so I will pass on this one. But, I'm glad that you enjoyed the read!
I can definitely understand your reservations! It's an interesting story, but definitely not one for everybody. Thanks for checking out my review!

-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:50 --
Salsabila wrote:Very intriguing novel. I love the hacking part best since am an IT expert I feel like I can relate to Oliver.
It's always nice when we can relate to a character. It brings a deferent element to whatever we are reading. Thank you!

-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:51 --
Ferdinand_otieno wrote:An excellent dark humorous novel that deserves 4 out of 4 stars rating. I loved reading this book very much. Congrats #BOTD
Excellent review that highlighted the best aspects of the book without spoilers.
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the book as well! :)

-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:53 --
TheWriteAngel wrote:A dark story of love and adventure between two internet hackers set in the 90s, this book seems like an interesting read. The 90s setting alone makes it a challenging story to write since the technology was way different than it is now. Good job on the review!
Technology was definitely different in the 90s; I remember it well. :) Thank you!

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Razhad27 wrote:What a nice story. This kind of book is very easy to understand every details, very nice story . its ok if there is sensitive parts of the story because in the reality world it really happens. Now a days its natural and we dont mind about that becuase that story is base on true events. Thanks for the review
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:56 --
Reuben 92 wrote:This one sounds very unique - I'm intrigued to learn more about Oliver's story. Thanks!
Unique is a great word for it! I hope you enjoy the book. Thank you!

-- 17 Oct 2017, 20:58 --
ktrae910 wrote:It sounds like I may be able to relate with Oliver on many fronts. This ought to be very interesting.
Finding ways to relate to characters brings us as readers a very different perspective. I hope you enjoy the book! Thank you!
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Your review intrigued me that this a unique and black-humor novel. Thanks for warning readers about the graphic language and possibly unsavory situations. As long as the story is well-written, this does not thwart me from the reading the novel. It sounds as if the main character is quirky but is likable. I'm curious how the author uses the novel to pokes fun at America and our tendency to over-censor things like “bad” language and harmless nudity. Thus, I decided to give this novel a try, although my bookshelves are full now.
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I look forward to finishing this book! It sounds like a very interesting read, even more so after reading your review on it.
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Post by jaliper »

Excellent review. It seems that you said a lot about it because it makes you think about life even after you read it. I think I would enjoy this bool too
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I like dark humor and funny anecdotes, so this book is right up my alley. Great job on the review.
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Post by Kachimae »

I'm so into internet hacking and other internet stuff.I like the fact that is based on New york. The language and other aspect does bother me. I will look into this book.
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A forthright review of a very compelling book. Thanks, we need more of this..
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Post by Eniefiok »

That was a wonderful story, not to mention the love story between Oliver and donna, great review by the way.
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Good review. I did not think this would be a good book for me but, I started reading and noticed I was 25 percent of the way through it before I came back to enter the contest.
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'Official Review: Bad Choices Make Good stories', by Oliver Markus Malloy, elaborately discusses the book and gives a genuine idea of it, to the reader.
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