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  ★ Hated it & no redeeming additional qualities noted. Recommend avoiding it.
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  ★★★★★ Loved almost everything about it. Only a few, if any, minor limitations noted.

• Book Worm’s rating system

  ★ Bah I really hated this would not even pass this to my worst enemy
  ★★ I really didn't like this but would consider giving it to my worst enemy for vengeful purposes
  ★★★ this was an enjoyable way to pass the time not great not horrendous
  ★★★★ really enjoyed this book there was something about it that made me think
  ★★★★★ wow I loved this book I am now out recommending it to all my friends, will keep to re read even though I have banned re reads

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