Customer Reviews

The Reincarnationist Series

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(9)

 

 

I knew this was a sample when I "bought" it. Here are my thoughts on the CONTENT, which I thought a review was - comments on the CONTENT of what you read. I worked in a bookstore for over 3 years, loving every minute of it. I have been an avid reader my entire life, and I would give recommendations to shoppers - who came in later to tell me how much THEY enjoyed what I would suggest as good reading.

All 3 samples are very good. They are well written, the characters are thought out, the action/plot flows, and these are books that, when they are released, I plan to purchase. I read for enjoyment, pure and simple. If a book can hold my interest, it is definitely worth what I pay.

I give this "book" 4 stars because it is a sample.

I knew when I downloaded it I had a sample, but forgot between then and reading it. So, reading it on night shift without internet or cell phone capability, I was well into the story and hence disappointed once reminded i had a sample. Now, two days later, I will buy the book because I want to know what happens with the characters. Therefore, well written books, enticing characters, interesting thesis on each, and a sufficient sample size will take me to that point where buying the book will happen. Whatever the reader may believe about reincarnation, for example, juxtaposing a true believer with a staunch non-believer who is experiencing events that strongly suggest prior life memories is a powerful tool. Who will prevail? We will all have to read the full book to find out.

Before reviewing, I would like to mention that I would appreciate if test/partial releases would be clearly marked in the product description. I was settling down for a nice long read in a rainy yurt and got 3 chapters.
I only read the chapters of the first book and I thought it flat: When I was a kid, I was a big fan of 'Ben Hur' and 'Quo Vadis' with pretty vivid descriptions of ancient Rome and those were really lacking. I also didn't buy the passion of the hero for the priestess... it just sounded to much like bodice-ripper lust to me, not deep-felt emotion.
The other thing is that if those 3 chapter were supposed to foreshadow the other, following books, they did not do their job for me -- I was not even interested to read the other test chapters.
Overall, I think the concept of sampling didn't work for these books.

PS: If I would have had the entire first book as a freebie, I might have felt differently, since many books need some time to get going and the reader needs to get used to the style of the author. From several experiences I know that complete books get a better hook into me and I am even willing to pay the later books of the series...

I rated this sampling with max stars as the stories were good! Had it been the real book, which I thought it was, I would have continued reading. I was dismayed to find it a sampling of 3 books. Boohooo. Would I go out and buy the books? No.

If you are interested in this genre, read the sample. Author is a good writer. Story is good. The come-on to d/l a freebie was misleading.

Review is given on the fact this is a sample. Publisher and author are responsible to readers to ensure if it says free it is free.

I was so glad that I purchased this book! It was just a Sample but I really do think that I made a right choice. It was a good book and I really did enjoyed it a lot even though I fell short of its stories! I'm looking forward for the full version and I hope that it would be affordable. I want to collect the 3 books. The Reincarnationist Series

I suggest that you put the word sample in the title so that people would have an idea on what they are going to purchase. This gives them the idea if they will be satisfied on the expense that they will make. With regards to this sample. I am grateful that I made the right choice. It was a nice book with good stories to tell. I really want to buy the full version when its available. The Reincarnationist Series

The stories were good! Had it been the real book which I thought it was, I would have continued reading. I was dismayed to find it as a sample of 3 books. Would I go out and buy the books? Yes if the price is affordable.The Reincarnationist Series

At first, I was not really aware that this is just a sample. Actually, I don't really go for samples because I think they are just waste of time but not until I read this one. It really did amaze me for changing my judgements about samples. It was a nice book. I really did enjoy reading it.
I'm looking forward for the full version of it. I hope it wouldn't cost too much..The Reincarnationist Series

Honestly,I did not know this was a sample when I bought it. However, it was a great read, and I will definitely get the full version of this book when it cones out. To Amazon, I just want to suggest that you include the word sample somewhere so people are aware of what they are purchasingThe Reincarnationist Series.