Review of Wild World

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This review is detailed and comprehensive. It is short but captivating. Nice description and a good choice of words.
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Congrats on the book of the day. Steve's character fascinated me because how he was eager to know what brought about the killings. Thanks for sharing a detailed review.
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A book detailing the efforts of people to bright about a change in a nation fascinates me. Steve was brave enough to decide to leave his law career to delve into the police force just to bring a change in the system. Congrats on BOTD.
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One of the things I like about this book is that it treated important and pressing themes that's ravaging the society. The one mentioned in this review says we should not judge by face value alone.
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The Vietnam war is certainly a controversial topic. I am curious to see how the protagonist tries to better the world by changing his profession from lawyer to policeman. Congratulations on BOTD.
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Aything can be a spark to explore life, opportunities, or aspirations. This is seen in the character Steve whose utilizes the visit of Sergeant Durk to follow his ambition of joining the police force. But the question is, can his ambition stand the heat in that field? I am impressed by the themes in this novel, and it's unfortunate that even in the present time, security forces still oppress civilians.
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Steve's decision to leave the law and join the force was not something I liked. However, it was his choice. Thanks for the amazing review.
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This book is interesting and informative. I wonder what will be the cause of the children's death. I just hope Steve would investigate properly. Great review. Congratulations on BOTD.
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I've heard of this book and I know it's an interesting piece. I would love to read about the outcome of all of Steve's choices. Amazing review.
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In this novel, the generational divide particularly struck out to me. It would appear that the younger generation favors peace at all costs. I suggest this book since it's fantastic. Great review!
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As a person who wants an egalitarian society, will Steve be able to overcome the temptations in the police department? I guess I will have to read the book to find out more. Great review by the way.
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I like that the book is well crafted and thought provoking. I like how the protagonist Steve develops in the story. Thanks for the review.
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This seems like an intriguing historical fiction. The book vividly describes and takes you back in the Vietnam war era in the seventies. I liked how Steve evolves into a responsible cop and thinks about the greater good of the society. Thanks for the review!
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I enjoyed reviewing this book and I just have to say that I fell in love with it. Wild World is a coming of age book that has great character development. The only thing I didn't like about the story is Steve and Roxy's relationship. At some point it became a toxic relationship.
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Post by Fawmi FJumana »

Sounds like a good suspenseful read. This could be an interesting choice for the crime thriller fans. I've seen many books about Vietnam war. But this book focuses on USA during the said time. A well written story that leaves the reader something to think about is definitely my type of book. Congrats on BOTD!!
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