Review of Midnight at the Rotunda

[Lucia Granger]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Midnight at the Rotunda" by E. David Motte.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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Midnight at the Rotunda by David Motte was an enjoyable read. The book intertwines politics and romance. I give this book four out of five stars. The author captured my attention with the reality of politics, the divide between people, and current world issues. The descriptions of the characters were very real. The author made it easy to understand the characters’ views and visualize them throughout the book. My only critique was my disappointment with the ending. I was left wanting more and felt the end could have been wrapped up with a little more detail or information. I did not note any errors in spelling or grammar throughout the book.

The story begins with Julie starting a new chapter in her life as a college student. At college, she meets some amazing people and forms bonding relationships. Of these relationships, the one formed with Bobby is the focus of the book. The two fall deeply in love and form a bond over their similar interest in writing for the school newspaper. Together they tackle many hot topics, including LGBTQ, women's rights and immigration, to name a few. While Julie and Bobby come from two totally different worlds, their love for each other is mutual and well-built. I definitely fell in love with both characters.

Julie’s father, Tom Masters, is a very powerful and prejudiced US Senator. The author had me dislike Senator Masters. His character was very rigid and narrow-minded. Senator Masters did not approve of Julie’s new-found relationship with Bobby. He would not accept any views or opinions other than his own beliefs. It was amazing that he raised such a brilliant daughter like Julie. Julie’s mother and siblings were nothing like her father. They welcomed Bobby and her other new friends at school with open arms. They were more accepting of differences just as Julie was.

Overall, this book gives you a glimpse into college life, family, love, and loss. I was not expecting the ending, but I was not surprised. I laughed, cried and seethed at times while reading this book.

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[Onyemuwa-dave]

This is a fantastic review of David Motte's Midnight at the Rotunda! The blend of politics and romance sounds highly engaging, especially with Julie and Bobby tackling hot topics and the sharp contrast with Senator Masters. It's great that the characters felt so real, even if the ending left you wanting more. Your 4-star rating is well-earned. Thanks for sharing!

[Kibet Hillary]

The book appears to handle an important issue, including the divide between people and politics. I hope that Julie and Bobby's relationship survived and thrived even in the seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Many thanks for the review, @Lucia Granger.