Review of The Brussels Connection

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"The Brussels Connection" by Terence Hamilton is a gripping war-thriller suspense. The book is characterized by a diverse cast of characters. I like how the characters in the book are thought-out, even the minor ones.
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This story revolves around an Islamic State threat to Brussels. It contains action, military intrigue and war-thriller suspense. The diverse cast of characters are given a deep development as their lives converge and intertwine. Sounds interesting!
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The Brussels Connection is a military-themed thriller. It is one that I will love to read. Congratulations on BOTD.
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I like the idea of parallel storylines colliding for the explosive climax. The diverse cast of characters enriches the narrative. Radicalism is a personal choice in a biased society. This sounds like a fascinating journey to follow. But I think this is too violent for me. Thank you for your insightful and well-written review.
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I was all primed and ready to read this book, because it is my favorite mix-gen and in my eyes there couldn't be anything wrong with it. Unfortunately, the very first sentence of the review proved me wrong: "military intrigue, and war-thriller suspense". Sorry, I believe we have enough of war talk as it is and prefer to skip the book.
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'Official Review: The Brussels Connection' by Terence Hamilton vividly comprehends the book's contents for readers. The crime fiction story is a journey into the heart of action, military intrigue, and war-thriller suspense. Readers will be caught in a suspenseful dance of anticipation and revelation. The book demonstrates the author's impressive command of knowledge regarding subjects such as Islamic State, Jihadis, the U.S. and British Army, and Islamism. It raises issues of societal evils like racism, Islamophobia, and homophobia in shaping individuals' paths. Learning that this is a captivating, enthralling, high-octane thriller was great!
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Post by Emmanuel Abiodun Olutayo »

"The Brussels Connection" by Terence Hamilton is a typical representation of the world that we live in today. Congrats on being BOTD. Nice review.
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"The Brussels Connection" by Terence Hamilton seems to be a page-turner. Ibrahim, an Islamic extremist, and diverse characters such as Phillipe, the owner of an eatery, and Nena, a DJ, are fated to meet. The outcome will be nothing but disaster. I appreciate such an informative and insightful review.
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Thanks for this great summary. I should admit, however, that I do not understand war stories. It feels so hard for me to finish reading such a book.
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I'm particularly touched by your comments on the character development and the humanizing aspect you mentioned. It was important to me to make these characters feel real, to show their complexities and vulnerabilities, even amidst the thriller elements.
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"The Brussels Connection" by Terence Hamilton seems to be an interesting adventure novel with multiple main characters whose series align to create the perfect plot. it is well written, and I look forward to it. Congratulations on the book of the day.
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"The Brussels Connection" by Terence Hamilton typifies the heart of action, military intrigue, and war-thriller suspense. The story features different characters whose lives connect in a high-stakes game of fate.
The plotline is evocative, revealing a shared humanity in the face of mortality, and reinforcing the notion that humanity converges in death.
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This book contains a war story where the suspense takes place mainly. With many bloody and violent events. The character development is impeccable, the protagonists are Mark and Roxy, and their respective plots develop in parallel. I do not think it can be recommended for a general audience for lovers of this type of story. Excellent recommendation.
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Post by Leonie Vermaak »

I'm not normally intrigued by war-like thrillers or anything for that matter, but I must say this sounds very engaging. So I'm definitely giving this a try.

Thanks for a great review, it's clear that you immensely enjoyed this book, which makes me excited to read it as well.

Congrats on BOTD and thanks for the free book.
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Post by Gabriela Contreras Gonzalez »

This exciting novel follows Ibrahim as he tries to cause chaos and destruction in Brussels. However, the story is not only about Ibrahim; it also follows several characters who have found themselves in the city by faith or coincidence.
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