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Title: Gripping concept, but poor style and development
Review: The premise of the book was strong enough to keep me reading, although I almost gave up on it during a few implausible moments. Coincidences and unlikely occurrences are too frequent throughout the story. It seems strange, for example, that two people who are on the run from unknown killers would accept unsolicited help from a suspicious stranger. Characters occasionally make abrupt decisions that seem to have no basis in reason, but are necessary for the story's progression. Grammatical errors and awkward prose also subtract from the book's impact. Nonetheless, several scenes were effective. If the author's style matures both technically and subjectively, he may be worth looking for in the future.
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