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PoetryHaiku Tanka EtcAsia JipanguUnfinishedJpBipocEpics And Poetry
Matsuo Bashō is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Matsuo Bashō can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.
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It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
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I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
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Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
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Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Finished it in a couple of days. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Mary BrownMay 14, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Linda PhillipsNovember 30, 2024
It was okay. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
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It was okay. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. Just right down the middle.
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I have mixed feelings about this one. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. A generous 3 stars.
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Not bad, but not my favorite. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
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It was just alright. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. A generous 3 stars.
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Such a great read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
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Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Robert ReyesNovember 24, 2024
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
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Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
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I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
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I liked it for the most part. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Still a good book.
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Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
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Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
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A solid read. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Not bad at all.
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Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
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Really enjoyed this one. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
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I was pleasantly surprised. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
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Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Robert LeeSeptember 14, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
William DiazJune 21, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Charles RobertsMarch 27, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Jennifer NguyenFebruary 19, 2024
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
Laura MartinezNovember 15, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
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I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
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Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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Linda LewisMarch 14, 2024
An average read for me. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Nancy TorresJune 20, 2025
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Ryan MartinFebruary 18, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this one. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Just right down the middle.
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A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Steven TurnerDecember 19, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
Jennifer BakerApril 07, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Brian GarciaJune 14, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
Elizabeth CruzSeptember 02, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. A generous 3 stars.
Stephanie JonesAugust 21, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
Margaret FloresApril 15, 2024
Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Eric PerezMay 19, 2024
It was just alright. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Christopher MitchellFebruary 04, 2025
It was just alright. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. A generous 3 stars.
Margaret FloresMay 17, 2024
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. A solid 4 stars from me.
Robert LeeFebruary 10, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Dorothy WilliamsJune 06, 2025
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Eric PerezMay 28, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Joshua CruzMarch 11, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jessica WhiteJuly 20, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Steven GreenOctober 09, 2024
Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Susan ReyesOctober 18, 2024
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
David MillerOctober 02, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Enjoyable weekend read.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
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I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Kevin GreenSeptember 02, 2025
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Glad I picked this up.
Christopher MitchellMay 14, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. A generous 3 stars.
David RodriguezAugust 21, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Ryan TorresFebruary 15, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Karen PerezFebruary 05, 2024
Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Mark DiazMay 23, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Charles RobertsMay 03, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
George AllenJuly 13, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Michael CollinsSeptember 05, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Susan JohnsonApril 27, 2025
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Eric SanchezJanuary 06, 2024
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Karen FloresJune 06, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Mary EdwardsOctober 29, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
Mary BrownDecember 03, 2025
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Karen LewisOctober 16, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Mary ScottOctober 10, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Stephanie ParkerSeptember 18, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Cynthia WilliamsNovember 17, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Mary CarterMay 20, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Worth the time and money.
Susan HernandezMarch 04, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
Emily LewisJuly 15, 2025
Pretty good overall. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Cynthia LopezFebruary 06, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. A solid 5/5 for me.
Sharon GomezNovember 19, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Jessica BrownDecember 02, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Worth the time and money.
James MartinDecember 17, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Kevin GreenMay 22, 2025
Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Paul HarrisDecember 25, 2024
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Kenneth ReyesAugust 09, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Cynthia AndersonJune 17, 2025
It was okay. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Michael AllenApril 01, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Mark BrownJanuary 23, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
