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  1. DonApril 1, 2020 at 7:03 PM

    Having read other Nora Roberts books, I'm somewhat interested in this one as I didn't know she has written fantasy. She usually writes well, but your less-than-enthusiastic personal note makes me a bit wary.

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  2. ChristaApril 5, 2020 at 3:38 PM

    I have never read Nora Roberts but I agree with Don not normally a name you would associate with fantasy. Doesn't sound like something I would read. Your personal opinion made me think its not going to be my pace. Good on you for breaching out though.

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  3. Erin CataldiApril 6, 2020 at 2:51 PM

    Great annotation! Like your classmates said, I never really associate Nora Roberts with fantasy. I know she's written a few, but until your great annotation I didn't even know what they were about. I loved your personal note as well. Full points!

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