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Re: Official Review: Fire and Water by Jo Eshuys

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Someone above me noted that it sounds a bit like Romeo and Juliet, and I have to agree. Sadly, the punctuation and grammar errors would stop me from checking it out because it's much harder for me to parse in comics than in novels.
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This sounds like a very promising book with all of the right elements. It is a shame about the editing though, as it can really detract from a great read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Great review.
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What a wonderful combination of writing styles. I enjoy books that use poetry. And I would love to see the illustrations you spoke so highly of. You've also caught my attention with it being based on a true story. I'll have to give this one a try. Great review!
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I remember a story similar to this one, and now I'm glad I'll be able to read it more deeply. I agree, poetry intensifies the language. I liked your review very much.
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Great review, but I don't usually read romance, so I think I'll pass on this one.
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I usually don't read romance but this book seems really interesting. Thanks a lot for the review :tiphat:
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Aniza Butt wrote: 22 Jun 2019, 00:59 I usually don't read romance but this book seems really interesting. Thanks a lot for the review :tiphat:
It is a love story but without the sexy love scenes, more like a fairy tale really. Young and old will enjoy it immensely.
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The review is very well written, I enjoyed it and I am sure you enjoyed the book too.
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Nisha Ward wrote: 19 Jun 2019, 18:30 Someone above me noted that it sounds a bit like Romeo and Juliet, and I have to agree. Sadly, the punctuation and grammar errors would stop me from checking it out because it's much harder for me to parse in comics than in novels.
It's not a comic book. It looks like a children's book with illustrations. While a child can read it like a fairy tale, the adult will enjoy it more.
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Meg98 wrote: 19 Jun 2019, 23:04 This sounds like a very promising book with all of the right elements. It is a shame about the editing though, as it can really detract from a great read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Great review.
I am sure the authors can address those editing kinks in a jiffy. Thanks for visiting Wirrawa!
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Letora wrote: 20 Jun 2019, 06:53 What a wonderful combination of writing styles. I enjoy books that use poetry. And I would love to see the illustrations you spoke so highly of. You've also caught my attention with it being based on a true story. I'll have to give this one a try. Great review!
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Ekta Swarnkar wrote: 20 Jun 2019, 07:04 I remember a story similar to this one, and now I'm glad I'll be able to read it more deeply. I agree, poetry intensifies the language. I liked your review very much.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and liking the review. :tiphat:
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Mbrooks2518 wrote: 21 Jun 2019, 14:41 Great review, but I don't usually read romance, so I think I'll pass on this one.
This one's a clean love story, for a general audience, to be exact. :P
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This seems like a book I would love to peruse. I love the way you wrote your review particularly the first paragraph. I will add the book to my shelve right away. Great review!
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daviddawud wrote: 22 Jun 2019, 08:42 This seems like a book I would love to peruse. I love the way you wrote your review particularly the first paragraph. I will add the book to my shelve right away. Great review!
Indeed! I hope you get to peruse it soon. Thanks for the kind words.
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