Official Review: The Navigator II: Irish Revenge

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My curiosity was piqued after reading the instant preview. Now, my interest in the book has grown further, particularly over Fiona's character, after you mentioned her anger and need for revenge. I hope to fully read the book soon to satisfy my curiosity. Thank you for your informative review.
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'Official Review: The Navigator ||, Irish Revenge by Steve Coleman', is a magnified view of the book! I like the way, the reviewer goes in depth of character description!
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It looks like, the reviewer has done a good job. After reading the sample, I came to know that this is a well-written thriller. In the sample, I didn't find any relevance to the earlier book in the series, which is good for a new reader who wants to start straight away with the 2nd book.

In this novel, the author has beautifully unfolded the characters and the Northern Ireland history. Joe, a CIA agent is the lead character. He enters Ballycastle, an Irish village to accomplish a mission. He posed himself as a sailor from America. During his stay, he interacts with many local people, often sails in his boat in the surrounding sea.

I liked the plots that portrayed Joe's love for red headed Fiona, Joe's friendship with Big Ryan, Irish rural life, sailing on Irish sea, Religious conflicts in Ireland etc. The conversations in this novel are appealing.

I found very less grammar mistakes in the sample part. I liked the writing style of this author. I appreciate the author for this intriguing novel.
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A place where your religion defines everything about who you are is an interesting storyline, considering how religious matters in this present time are negatively portrayed. Looking forward to getting this answer! (Will Joe be able to navigate not only the treacherous waters of religious conflict but also that of his heart? ) The emotional entanglement is also an intriguing ideology, such characters always draw me in. Bravo for your off the charts review. Though not sure if I have an interest in Ireland
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I'd like to know more about Ireland. It'll be fascinating to read about the Irish conflict and see things from the eyes of a tourist, an outsider. Thanks for the review.
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Post by Kat Berg »

I appreciate that this book can stand alone, even though it is the second in the series. I am also glad the author has figured out a good way to explain interesting details without seeming forced.
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Post by Atuku Betty Oyella »

Chaptor one conveys Joe's attitude in the bar due to his breakup with mary, it actually got me very interested in reading more because its like i was almost getting to the whole thing of "REVENGE" in the book.
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Post by Ashiyya Tariq »

The story of Irish conflict history, religious differences with a inclusion CIA agent's is an interesting one. Great review.
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Post by jaliper »

Great Review!! Looking forward to giving this book a try. I've been looking to reading something a little more serious and this one looks interesting. Adding this to my tbr list!
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Post by Senpii »

I don't know much about Ireland but the book sounds interesting. And it sounds as, if i were to read the whole book, by the end of it i'll know a whole a lot about Ireland's, Traditions, Religion, And also i'm sure there will be lots of CIA Action, Drama, Twist, and of course some Romance! :D
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The characters in the story sound enthralling, it's great when the character development aspect of the book is on point. Thank you for the review.
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No doubt that it would be a great book. But for me to be honest. I am not into Irish conflict or history. It doesn't appeal to my likes. Again. It doesn't take that it can be interesting with the CIA and religious conflict. But I will skip this one. Either way congrats.
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Post by Doris Mbotela »

It sounds like intriguing. An adventurous story set in the Irish countryside against the backdrop of Irish history. The review brings out the aspect of revenge being one of the reasons possibly perpetuating the conflict to date.
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Post by Chelsy Scherba »

This book sounds very similar to Superhighway which I didn’t particularly enjoy. I like the way Irish history is incorporated into the plot though.
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Post by CaitlynLynch »

Sadly, I'm not sure The Troubles in Northern Ireland will ever be over. A good piece of fiction like this really helps open people's eyes to what's happening. Thanks for a good review!
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