Review of Saboteur

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The review is well written and I appreciate the writer but you should follow the review guidelines thoroughly before writing any review. You described the very well but you should also recommend it to other people, in your review. Except this your review is well written. Good job!!!
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The author pens down the journey of a French cargo ship from New York to Fairfax. The ship carries dangerous ammunition required for World War 1. The journey is fraught with storms, among other dangers. The author blends real-life characters with fictional characters smoothly.
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Thank you for such a thorough review of Saboteur. I appreciate how you highlighted the meticulous blending of real historical events with a fictional narrative. The concept of Ben Stendt as a morally gray saboteur sounds especially intriguing, as it seems to explore the complexities of loyalty and duty in a time of war. The fact that the book delves into lesser-known aspects of World War I, like espionage and sabotage, adds to its appeal for me. I'm curious about how the author managed to maintain tension and intrigue when the outcome of some events, like the Halifax explosion, might already be known to history buffs.
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"Saboteur" by Kevin Murphy is a thrilling blend of historical fact and fiction, chronicling the hazardous voyage of the French cargo ship *Mont Blanc* in World War I. The narrative follows Ben Stendt, a morally complex German saboteur whose mission adds layers of mystery, tension, and unexpected twists to the story. Adding it to my reading list.!
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An interesting historical fiction with a great plot and amazing characters. Great read. Congrats on #BOTD
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An interesting historical fiction with a great plot, amazing characters and consistent character development. Great read. Congrats on #BOTD
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This book stands out for its unique blend of historical fact and fiction, seamlessly weaving real events and figures from World War I with a captivating fictional narrative. The novel not only provides a gripping account of the perilous journey of the French cargo ship Mont Blanc but also delves into the lesser-known aspects of espionage and sabotage during the war. Nice review.
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In this book, Saboteur, the author offers a gripping mix of historical detail and fiction, focusing on the Mont Blanc’s hazardous voyage. The nuanced portrayal of Ben Stendt adds depth to this thrilling tale.
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Transporting explosives mostly on water is a very hard thing to do because the ship is constantly shaking due to the waves. Am actually surprised they made it so congratulations on making a book of the day.
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Wonderful review, exciting fictional history of world war 2. From the review, it sounds like an awesome adventure paced book. Congratulations on BOTD, will be reading this soon!
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I read the sample, and the writing is engaging. Historical fiction readers interested in WWI would love the chance to know more about the Halifax Explosion. Congrats on BOTD!
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The historical elements are deeply engaging at most, intriguing since the very start with the way the scenes are conveyed in an intricate manner.
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Nice review! This was a good one for history buffs or those otherwise interested in WW1. I am happy to have found this book, thanks to reviews like the above. I'll keep an eye out for more of your reviews! Thanks again!
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saboteur is well crafted historical thriller that successfully blend with fiction i recommend it
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Post by mrlefty0706 »

Hi @Moisés Alcántara Ayre, I just read your comments on the official review of "Saboteur" and just wanted to point out that this story had a fictional plot but the author researched this time period so well that he might have included other not very well-known facts. @Mrlefty0706
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