Review of McDowell

[Onyinyechi Obi]

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

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5 out of 5 stars

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William H. Coles' McDowell takes readers on a gripping tour of the turbulent life of Hiram McDowell, a man whose goals and aspirations drive him to act regardless of the effects on people around him. By deftly examining the intricacies of human nature, Coles presents McDowell as a flawed but intriguing figure whose decisions have an ongoing impact on the narrative.

This book opens with the introduction of a figure who could be regarded as the protagonist. Hiram left climbing partner Erick Woolf in the Himalayan winter's bitter cold. After stealing what remained of Woolf's oxygen supply, this happened. Any reader will undoubtedly get a strong impression of this character from this. You ought to be more familiar with Hiram. The author goes on to introduce additional characters, including Billie and his relationship with his stepsister Tasha, Paige Sterling, a skilled journalist covering healthcare, Hiram McDowell's accomplishments as the president of the International College of Surgeons Board of Regents, and others.

I loved every page of the book; it's an engaging and well-detailed read. It's great because it imparts important life lessons, and I enjoyed following the protagonist as he descended from society's apex to its lowest points and learned morality firsthand. I was impressed by the protagonist's resilience and his ability to muster the resolve to carry on living in spite of his spectacular fall from grace. I thoroughly enjoyed the book overall. The author's writing was simple to read and had a pleasing chapter-to-chapter flow. To be honest, I also liked the unexpected conclusion. Usually when I finish a book, I'm let down by the conclusion, but this time, it didn't happen to me. I give this book a five out of five star rating. It was flawlessly edited and proofread, with no space for criticism. A more adult readership seeking a decent fictional work will benefit greatly from this book, in my opinion. I anticipate more writing from this author.

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McDowell
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