Official Review: The Last Man at the Inn

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I find it interesting that the author didn't include any Biblical verses. With a book of this nature, I agree, it would have only boosted the text.
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Bianka Walter wrote: 15 Dec 2019, 06:16 I find it interesting that the author didn't include any Biblical verses. With a book of this nature, I agree, it would have only boosted the text.
Wonderful review!
There are a few Bible verses, but they are incorporated into the text without providing the biblical reference to be able to look them up. I like to know where the references come from and thought other readers might find that helpful, too. Thanks for commenting!
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We are used to the story of Jesus as narrated from the common perspective. I love the creativity of the story as told from Simon's perspective. I would love to read this book some day. Thanks for an awesome review.
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What a great time to read this story! I agree with the above statement that it is a unique perspective and should be very interesting. Thanks for the wonderful review!
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I like it when an author takes an old idea and makes it into something new. A great review, as usual.
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Sounds like a new and interesting angle on a very familiar story. Great review!
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MustaHarleen wrote: 16 Dec 2019, 04:52 We are used to the story of Jesus as narrated from the common perspective. I love the creativity of the story as told from Simon's perspective. I would love to read this book some day. Thanks for an awesome review.
You will enjoy this author's creativity as he retells this traditional story. I appreciate your comments. Thanks.
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Prisallen wrote: 16 Dec 2019, 08:49 What a great time to read this story! I agree with the above statement that it is a unique perspective and should be very interesting. Thanks for the wonderful review!
Yes! I was so happy to get this book for December - perfect timing! The unique perspective makes the Christmas story "new" again. Thanks for your thoughtful comments!
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kislany wrote: 16 Dec 2019, 10:11 I like it when an author takes an old idea and makes it into something new. A great review, as usual.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope you get a chance to enjoy this book, too. Thanks for commenting!
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Brendan Donaghy wrote: 16 Dec 2019, 12:55 Sounds like a new and interesting angle on a very familiar story. Great review!
That was one of the things that most impressed me about this book. The author does not alter any of the biblical facts. At the same time, the story takes on a new perspective when you see everything through the eyes of Simon. Hope you get a chance to read it! Thanks for commenting.
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Wow, great review! I so want to read this book. It's Christmas and I've been thinking of a nice book to read this season. Thanks for the wonderful review.
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Marty_Kelly wrote: 23 Dec 2019, 01:37 Wow, great review! I so want to read this book. It's Christmas and I've been thinking of a nice book to read this season. Thanks for the wonderful review.
It is a wonderful book, especially for this time of year. I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for commenting.
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Post by Nisha Ward »

You know, I've seen a lot of Biblical fiction but never one from that particular point of view. It's an interesting take but not one I'm particularly interested in following. Thanks for the review, though.
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Nisha Ward wrote: 28 Dec 2019, 14:16 You know, I've seen a lot of Biblical fiction but never one from that particular point of view. It's an interesting take but not one I'm particularly interested in following. Thanks for the review, though.
It was unique! Thanks for reading.
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I absolutely love that the story was in Simon's point of view. Biblical stories with a unique perspective have always interested and fascinated me. I am definitely adding this book to my TBR pile! Thanks for the great review!
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