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June 11, 2026
Different
I have read a lot of books about many different subjects and all follow a style, or format or formula. Call it what you will. This story was presented in a way I have never experienced.
The best way to describe it is to imagine someone with OCD, or perhaps autism recorded a story as they perceived it. A lot of repetition including some character conversations in the book repeated verbatim. I thought it would detract, but I dont think it could be written a different way and still have the same effect.
I have read a lot of books about many different subjects and all follow a style, or format or formula. Call it what you will. This story was presented in a way I have never experienced.
The best way to describe it is to imagine someone with OCD, or perhaps autism recorded a story as they perceived it. A lot of repetition including some character conversations in the book repeated verbatim. I thought it would detract, but I dont think it could be written a different way and still have the same effect.
May 28, 2026
Absolutely riveting!
However, the haste with which this series is being published calls into question how well they're being edited. At one point the town library is open at 6am on a Sunday morning - huh? And entire paragraphs are repeated, with slight variations. I thought that was to emphasize Wren's (possible) autism, but now I'm wondering if it was the use of AI.
Interesting story and characters, and I'll keep reading.
However, the haste with which this series is being published calls into question how well they're being edited. At one point the town library is open at 6am on a Sunday morning - huh? And entire paragraphs are repeated, with slight variations. I thought that was to emphasize Wren's (possible) autism, but now I'm wondering if it was the use of AI.
Interesting story and characters, and I'll keep reading.
May 24, 2026
interesting writing style
The premise of the story is interesting for the genealogical genre. At times a little hard to follow and often lines repeated verbatim. The minute to minute style of writing is interesting but gets old pretty quick. A good story with a quirky way of telling it
The premise of the story is interesting for the genealogical genre. At times a little hard to follow and often lines repeated verbatim. The minute to minute style of writing is interesting but gets old pretty quick. A good story with a quirky way of telling it
June 1, 2026
Although we're not explicitly told so, Wren Mallory appears to be a neuro diverse individual, and the book is written in keeping with their mental processes, which can be a little disconcerting to begin with. I suspect that the reader's experience depends on how they adjust to this writing style.
I found the story to be worth adapting to the style, but suspect that it may be more challenging for some individuals.
I found the story to be worth adapting to the style, but suspect that it may be more challenging for some individuals.
June 17, 2026
Liked the storyline but the repetition got to me
Will try at least one more of the books in the series and see how that goes. Appreciated the research that went into the subject matter
Will try at least one more of the books in the series and see how that goes. Appreciated the research that went into the subject matter
May 17, 2026
Exceptional read ! I really enjoyed this book !
June 14, 2026
not as expected
This book seems like it was AI generated as it has several inconsistencies and duplications
The basic story is interesting but it has problems in story line and genealogy methodology.
If a human had proofread it and cleaned it up it could have been a better book.
This book seems like it was AI generated as it has several inconsistencies and duplications
The basic story is interesting but it has problems in story line and genealogy methodology.
If a human had proofread it and cleaned it up it could have been a better book.
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