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Colombiano by Rusty Young
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Columbiano is a fast paced thriller about 15 year old Pedro Gutierrez who witnesses the execution of his father by ruthless Guerrilla soldiers. Like many other child soldiers in Columbia he joins opposing forces to seek retribution for his father’s death.

The book is well researched and very informative. Rusty Young shows this world of violence, crime, corruption, and drugs through his own experiences in Columbia. I would have liked to see the book with far less pages.

3 out of 5 stars

Many thanks to Lily Green at Havelock & Baker Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of Columbiano in exchange for an honest review.
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October 29, 2019 – Shelved
November 27, 2019 – Started Reading
December 19, 2019 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by [deleted user] (new)
Nov 30, 2019 07:06AM

Following!


message 2: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Nov 30, 2019 08:29AM

Paula K Dita wrote: "Following!"

📚🍁🦃


message 3: by Jenna (new)
Dec 19, 2019 10:04AM

Jenna ❤ ❀ ❤ Wow, that's a long book; I can see why you'd have liked it to be less lengthy.


message 4: by Maureen (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 19, 2019 10:08AM

Maureen I liked it more than you did Paula, but that’s a great review 🤗


message 5: by Barbara (new) - added it
Dec 19, 2019 05:46PM

Barbara Very nice review, Paula. I am interested but hesitate due to your 3 stars. Was the length the only issue?


message 6: by Brandice (new)
Dec 19, 2019 08:19PM

Brandice Nice review, Paula! I want to read this but the length is a little daunting ;). Hope you love your next book!


message 7: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new)
Dec 20, 2019 05:31PM

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Wonderful review, Paula! Glad you made it through this lengthy book!


message 8: by [deleted user] (new)
Dec 21, 2019 11:24AM

Fantastic review, Paula!


message 9: by Margitte (new) - rated it 4 stars
Dec 21, 2019 10:29PM

Margitte Great review Paula. I'm so happy to see this book receiving so much attention. It deserves a read, I think. The length and violence did annoy me a little.


message 10: by Kimber (new)
Dec 22, 2019 04:50AM

Kimber Silver A wonderful review, Paula! 😊


message 11: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 22, 2019 11:35AM

Paula K Jenna wrote: "Wow, that's a long book; I can see why you'd have liked it to be less lengthy."

Absolutely, Jenna...I really don’t want to read books over 300+ anymore...too many other books I am interested in! 🎄


message 12: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 22, 2019 11:39AM

Paula K Maureen wrote: "I liked it more than you did Paula, but that’s a great review 🤗"

Thank you, Maureen. Glad you got more enjoyment out of it than I did!🎄


message 13: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 22, 2019 11:43AM

Paula K Barbara wrote: "Very nice review, Paula. I am interested but hesitate due to your 3 stars. Was the length the only issue?"

Thanks, Barbara. Not the only issue. Too much violence. Not my typical genre either. Have a terrific holiday!🎄


message 14: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 22, 2019 11:45AM

Paula K Brandice wrote: "Nice review, Paula! I want to read this but the length is a little daunting ;). Hope you love your next book!"

Thanks very much Brandice! The book certainly needed some editing.🎄


message 15: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 22, 2019 11:46AM

Paula K Meredith wrote: "Wonderful review, Paula! Glad you made it through this lengthy book!"

Appreciate that, Meredith! A long one!🎄


message 16: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 23, 2019 08:23AM

Paula K Dita wrote: "Fantastic review, Paula!"

Thanks so much, Dita!🎄


message 17: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 23, 2019 08:24AM

Paula K Margitte wrote: "Great review Paula. I'm so happy to see this book receiving so much attention. It deserves a read, I think. The length and violence did annoy me a little."

Thank you, Margitte! The length was an issue...🎄


message 18: by Beverly (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 26, 2019 02:40AM

Beverly I felt the same way Paula, way too long.


message 19: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 26, 2019 08:42AM

Paula K Kimber wrote: "A wonderful review, Paula! 😊"

Thanks so much, Kimber! Happy Holidays!


message 20: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 26, 2019 08:43AM

Paula K Beverly wrote: "I felt the same way Paula, way too long."

The book could have been cut in half, Beverly. Happy Holidays!


message 21: by Mary Beth (new)
Dec 27, 2019 06:54PM

Mary Beth Fab review, Paula! I am reading this now and I am enjoying it but I agree it is just so looong! 🎄💕


message 22: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 28, 2019 12:00PM

Paula K Mary Beth *Traveling Sister* wrote: "Fab review, Paula! I am reading this now and I am enjoying it but I agree it is just so looong! 🎄💕"

Thank you, Mary Beth. I am glad you are enjoying the book even if it is long! 🎄🎉


message 23: by Kaceey (new)
Dec 28, 2019 12:21PM

Kaceey Excellent review Paula!


message 24: by Paula (new) - rated it 3 stars
Dec 29, 2019 08:45AM

Paula K Kaceey wrote: "Excellent review Paula!"

Thanks so much, Kaceey! Happy Holidays!🎄🎉


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