Review by Thundershake -- McDowell by William H. Coles

[Thundershake]

[Following is a volunteer review of "McDowell" by William H. Coles.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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McDowell by William H. Coles is a suspense and crime packed novel with an aptitude to conjure highly plausible emotions. The tale mainly follows Hiram McDowell—a complex man who, through the ever-changing plot, appears to be a different person either when he is poor or when he is wealthy. In his poorest state he seems more human, more positive and in his wealthiest state he seems to be malevolent, egoistic, demanding, deceptive and downright cruel—seriously one of the worst people in the entire story.

The story has two parts. The first focuses on Hiram’s wealthy life and the second features his poorest life. In the first he is the President of the International College of Surgeons and has been nominated to be the United States Secretary of Health. He is a man who appears to do what pleases him with little care for the feelings of others. And though he seems to love his children, they don’t seem to love him just as much.

The second part of the story focuses on the consequences of Hiram McDowell’s actions made in the first part of the book. He finds himself blamed for crimes deserving the severest of punishments; he finds himself regretting the choices he made and questioning his very being.

McDowell is an exceptionally great story with an amazing plot and characters. William H. Cole’s depictions of the story stand great with wonderfully fashioned characters. Hiram seems an interesting enough character. And though his actions may get on people’s nerves, he seems genuine enough a character. The other characters also share the same realistic nature. One can see the deepness of their being. They aren’t just some characters. They call for attention. And they receive it.

William H. Coles prose suits his story best. His language usage is smooth and is without much flaw. His words call attention to what truly is interesting and amazing within the book. They beckon the reader to marvel at all the complexities of being a human, all the complexities of living as a human—the challenges, the sorrow and the happiness and pure emotions that an individual goes through.

There isn’t anything much I hated from the telling of the tale. I didn’t find any errors worth noting and so believe the book was professionally edited.

Unquestionably, I give this book 4 out 4 stars. And I recommend this book to a wide audience of readers—especially those who love mystery and crime stories

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[R Benedicta]

McDowell is a thought-provoking and powerful story.