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"I enjoyed reading the beautifully written descriptions of natural settings. The story was interesting and characters engaging."

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"This book contained interesting, well developed characters. The protagonist, Sam, was a dynamic character; although he suffered many hardships throughout his life, he remained a good human being, but he adapted to changing circumstances with feeling and intelligence."