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Title: Almost on Target...
Review: This is a superb first novel by Ms. Smith, although it is slightly disappointing. The story, characterization, and dialogue are outstanding, however, I believe that in her attempt to cover such a long span of time, and so many characters, Ms. Smith forgot to include more detail. The characters are introduced, and then glossed over and nearly forgotten, this is its only flaw, which would normally be a very dangerous one. However, since Ms. Smith writes with so much more skill than myself, it does not inflict a mortal wound. This novel focuses mainly on the lives of the Iqbal clan, most especially Samad and his sons. I wanted to read more about Clara, Archie and Irie, and less about the Chaflen's. Without a doubt, this is an outstanding first try and it has earned a spot on my crowded bookshelves, I highly recommend this novel.
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