Category: Reviews
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Book Review from Literary R&R: 5 Stars for “Banyan Tree”
Charlene, a reviewer for Literary R & R, just posted her review of “The Reach of the Banyan Tree.” Here is an excerpt: “Weaving together a love story with intrigue, action, and historical fiction, this is a beautiful book by a gifted author that has something for everyone.. Most accurately, a familial tale, it teaches…
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Another Review of “Banyan Tree” from blogger Dealsharingaunt
Dealsharingaunt called “The Reach of the Banyan Tree” heart-wrenching and moving. You can see it on her website: HERE!
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Movie Review: The Giver
I’m not a fan of the dystopian genre, but I really liked “The Giver,” and I highly recommend seeing it either in the theater or when its released on video because the themes and intellectual value of the piece is something to be valued – unlike a trivial movie like “The Hunger Games.” I have…
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Theatre Review: Albee’s “At the Zoo” by Theatrethreesixty
Edward Albee’s “At the Zoo” was the first play written by the man who has become one of America’s most important playwrights. Theatrethreesixty’s production of the play is a powerful and gripping look at the animal nature in all of us sitting comfortably beneath our skin. This one-act story revolves around the meeting of strangers…
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The Best Spielberg Movie you may never have heard of.
Shortlisted are the movies which I actually enjoy seeing more than once. I’ve become such a crab around movies that my family sometimes doesn’t like to go to the cinema with me. Maybe it’s just me, but if a production house is spending tens of millions of dollars to produce a piece of entertainment, why…
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Review of Banyan Tree from KindleBookReview!
Marilou George, a book reviewer for The Kindle Book Review, just posted her thoughts on The Reach of the Banyan Tree on her blog “Confessions of a Reader”. Here are a couple excerpts, but I do hope you’ll read the whole review on her website at the link below: “Mark W. Sasse is one of my…
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Theatre Review: “In a Nutty Shell”
One of the essential requirements of a free, open, and democratic society is the ability to laugh at oneself. Theatre-goers have been party to government critiques and satire for as long as actors have dared to portray their version of reality on stage. There is something cathartic and even wholesome to be able to laugh…
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A Detailed and Beautiful Review of my Novel by Maniparna
This is one of the most detailed reviews of my new novel, The Reach of the Banyan Tree, written by blogger Maniparna. This will give you an excellent idea of what the novel is about, and a thorough look at my writing style. I’ve included the first couple paragraphs below, but please head over to her website…
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Review of “Banyan Tree” by inspirational author Dolores Ayotte
Inspirational author and book reviewer Dolores Ayotte recently reviewed The Reach of the Banyan Tree and I must admit, I like the results. Here’s her first paragraph and you can read the rest at the link below. She wrote: “I am fast becoming a huge fan of talented Author Mark W. Sasse. “The Reach of the…
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Theatre Review: “Evita” @ the Benedum in Pittsburgh
A real treat for theatre enthusiasts is in Pittsburgh this week in the revival of Andrew Lloyd Weber’s and Tim Rice’s “Evita”. “Evita” chronicles the rise to power and prominence of Eva Duarte who was the driving force behind former Argentine president Juan Peron. While the historical context of the musical is fascinating, it’s the…
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