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    <body><![CDATA[Excellent story story and really well written novel. An excellent author.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Daniel Ford is on death row awaiting execution for the murder of his best friend. This novel starts near the end and works its way up to the point of execution. It's a tale of friendship and loyalty, racism and coming of age. I loved it right up to the twist at the end.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Feels like a weak Shawshank Redemption retread - the plot twists are more predictable, the plot is triter, and the protagonist is so spineless he's almost impossible to root for.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[An excellent read. This books draws you in from the very first sentence.I couldn't put it down.If you have this book languishing on your tbr shelf then I suggest you read it now.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Loved this book. Very easy to read and trot along story. Great ending, in fact great all the way through]]></body>
    
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