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Mar 27, 2023 05:48AM


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See my review here
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My Review:
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My (not great) Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Thank you! I'm over half way through and currently love it!

I'm excited to share my debut dark fantasy novel, "A Grey Beginning," with you all here in Oprah's Book Club. As a new author, I'm thrilled to be part of this amazing community of readers and writers.
"A Grey Beginning" is a tale of broken heroes, multiple protagonists, emotional connections, political ambitions, and the manifestation of mankind's sins. Set in a world threatened by a darkness known as The Grey, the story follows a diverse cast of characters as they navigate treacherous terrain and face their own hidden motives and secrets. The novel explores the consequences of ignorance and how even well-intentioned actions can have disastrous results.
As someone who has struggled with a learning disability and comprehension problems, writing this book has been a testament to the power of determination and the human spirit. I hope that my story will inspire others to never let labels define who they are or limit what they can achieve.
I would be honored if you would consider giving "A Grey Beginning" a read and sharing your thoughts on it. If you're interested, you can find the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grey-Beginning.... I'm always eager to connect with fellow book enthusiasts and discuss our shared passion for literature.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and I look forward to getting to know you all in this wonderful community!
Warm regards,
Raymond G. Bruderman Jr.


My (unpopular) opinion:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

This is Not A Pity Review—a non-review of 'This Is Not A Pity Memoir'This Is Not A Pity Memoir by Abi Morgan:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...





"Karl Drobnic's novel "A Lesion of Dissent" and Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises" are both written in a spare, understated style. They both use simple language and short sentences to create a sense of immediacy and realism. However, there are also some important differences between the two novels.
"A Lesion of Dissent" is a more political novel than "The Sun Also Rises." It deals with complex issues of conflict in the post-colonial world. "The Sun Also Rises," on the other hand, is more of a social novel.
"A Lesion of Dissent" is also more experimental in its form than "The Sun Also Rises." It uses a variety of narrative techniques to create a more complex and nuanced portrait of its characters. "The Sun Also Rises," on the other hand, is a more traditional novel.
Despite their differences, "A Lesion of Dissent" and "The Sun Also Rises" are both important works of American literature. They are both well-written and insightful novels that offer unique perspectives on the human condition."



My Review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
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My Review:
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Here is my review of Wrong Place Wrong Time:
Wow! What an interesting and different story! I rate books as to whether I "like" "don't like" "love" and "will not soon forget." Only the Love and Will Not Soon Forget books get 5 stars and this is one of the "will not soon forget" stories.
The story begins at the end and then not only goes back in time to unfold the story and relate how we got to the outcome...but the main character herself travels back in time in a "time loop" that you might think is not believable but the author manages to make the events totally believable. The will and strength of a mother to understand and protect her son is the overriding force here. But you still might think "yeah right...time travel I just don't buy it." But the author uses the end and beginning of Daylight Savings Time to show that all of us skip around and even repeat an hour of our lives measured by the settings of the clock...so why not a day? A month? A year? Very well written!


Here's my 4.5* review
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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