Official Review: Cogrill's Mill by Jack Lindsey

[Renu G]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Cogrill's Mill" by Jack Lindsey.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Cogrill’s Mill is a countryside story authored by Jack Lindsey. Written in 248 pages, it is very readable and entertaining. The book wouldn’t let me go until I finished it.

Its central character is George Cogrill, a young bachelor who enjoys gardening, making cider from apples of his own orchard, and fishing in the river. Aunt Jane is the executor of his father’s will. She wants him to start working and get married if he does not want to forego the Cogrill Water Mill and cottage. She compels him to give away half of his inheritance to Vicky Gloam, the daughter of his father’s business partner. She is a photographer who turns into a model and Hollywood film actress. George and Vicky fall in love with each other. They experience ups and downs in their relationship. George has enemies who try to harm him and take over his estate. The story develops gradually and becomes humorous when Aunt Jane leaves her estate to Winchester, her black dog. The village becomes a setting for crimes.

Lindsey writes in simple language making reading delightful. He includes dialogues in countryside English. Overall, the author has woven a beautiful story, and most of the characters are very friendly. George and Vicky mature with time and experience. The story begins at a slow pace and picks up speed until it approaches the end. Some of the dialogues brought tears to my eyes because I was really drawn into the story. The scenes came alive to the extent that I could smell “Cogrill’s Old Mill Cider” throughout the reading. It was “a commodity greatly sought after … Once a bottle came into a villager’s hands, it was treasured and only opened for special occasions.”

The setting for every scene in Cogrill’s Mill is described in detail and easy to understand. There is always some element of mystery because you cannot predict how a character will react, who will appear and what will happen in the next scene. I like George’s personality the most. He is a rich yet humble man. He is an artist at heart whose creativity and freedom are curtailed by Aunt Jane. I dislike her snobbish and bizarre behavior.

I am happy to award this book 4 out of 4 stars. It seems to have been professionally edited, and I did not find a single grammatical error. It is suitable for adults of all age groups. Youth will learn a lot from the characters, especially if they need to discover their own talents. I think it could make a good movie.

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[kandscreeley]

Wow! I'm glad that this one comes alive so well for you. The author must be skilled if that's the case. I'm not sure so much about the story, but just for that fact, I might have to look into this one. Thanks so much.

[kdstrack]

Leaving your inheritance to the dog would be an amusing twist! I really enjoyed the way you described the author's writing style. It really made the book come alive! Great review. Thanks.

[Rachel Lea]

I think I would enjoy this book a lot! I love stories with plots that are quirky and unique. George sounds like an awesome character. Thanks for the review!