Official Review: Mona Lisa's Secret by Phil Philips

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Re: Official Review: Mona Lisa's Secret by Phil Philips

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Great review, Green... I'd always been an art lover and Da Vinci is my favorite artist...but one major turnoff is the foul languages and the steamy intro...
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Thanks for the review. I have always been fascinated by The Mona Lisa and so this book is really calling to me. I am glad that you found it thrilling and enjoyed it, even if not recommend for young audiences.
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i have no doubt that this one's a winner.. can't wait to be thrilled by mona lisa's secret.. good job on the review!
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Mona Lisa is a very famous painting. This book seems very interesting and quite informative.

Great review!
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Historical fiction is so fun, this one looks like a winner!
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I've never read either the Da Vinci Code or National Treasure, but hey are both among my favourite films. This book sounds awesome, Thanks for the free download, It's definitely on my reading list.
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Hmmmm, the book sounds great! Remembering the Da Vinci Code and National Treasure, I think this book would also be a wonderful movie. Mona Lisa is known to everyone so learning the secrets is exciting. Thank you for the great review!
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I've never read The Da Vinci Code but I love National Treasure and mysteries which put a twist on history and old beliefs. I'll definitely have to give this book a try. Thanks for the insightful review.
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This is such an interesting book. I never thought someone would write about mona lisa in such a way. For that reason I will be reading this book.
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Thank you for the mention of some potentially offensive material. I always like knowing the "PG rating" of a book. I don't mind reading books like that when I can be prepared to skip things that don't align with my beliefs. It sounds like this book has been well-written from a literary standpoint.
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The fact that you compared it to Da Vinci Code and National Treasure means that it is a really awesome novel. I'm eager to read Joey's adventure. Thank you for your review!
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Very well thought out review
I read the first few pages and I too noticed that it may not be the best recommendation for young readers. I typically dont read books like these,but your review made me want to read a bit more.
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Wow, this sounds like a fascinating story with a tip of the hat to Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code. Despite the adult scenes and language, I am going to read this book! Your review is informative and helpful, thank.
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Monalisa's Secret is a story that will disturb the history that we have learned in the past. It gives us another face of the coin even if it is a fiction genre, this story gives us things to ponder.
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Mona Lisa's secret, is great book about wonderful painting stealed from the museum of the louvre in France .it's a fantastic history of a work of art
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