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Embodied CognitionEastern ReligionPhilosophy Of MindJapanese ReligionsEast Asian ReligionsAcademic
After spending years working in the corporate world, David Edward Shaner finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.
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An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
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An average read for me. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
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Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Brian NguyenMay 06, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. A generous 3 stars.
Donna RobinsonMay 30, 2024
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
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I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Anthony EvansJanuary 17, 2024
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A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.