Official Review: T Wave by Steven F. Freeman
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Official Review: T Wave by Steven F. Freeman
[Following is the official OnlineBookClub.org review of "T Wave" by Steven F. Freeman.]
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T Wave by Steven F. Freeman is a fast-paced crime/mystery novel that keeps the reader at the edge of their seat. The novel follows FBI Agent Mallory Wilson in what begins as an investigation regarding the theft of narcotics. Soon, the plot takes a drastic turn as ominous events begin to test Mallory and her boyfriend Alton, who works with her to solve the mystery. Freeman executes a well thought out thriller that makes the book hard to put down. Readers should expect twists at every corner and an unexpected result.
Where Freeman triumphs is in his ability to tackle the genre. Mystery novels often fall into a conventional and predictable pattern, in which it is easy to predict the outcome and, at times, what the next obstacle will be. Freeman ensures that through a series of red-herrings and rhetorical devices, the plot is successful and the novel itself it well written. The plot drives itself forward, with Freeman manufacturing intrigue and establishing a sense of ambiguity that challenges the reader to finish the novel in one sitting. However, the plot does not stand alone. Freeman is able to tie the components of his novel together by executing a brilliant combination of devices that ensure what can be considered a good book, which shines despite the intriguing plot. Freeman uses a syntactical structure that wills the reader to continue reading, in that his sentences balance out in length and complexity. Freeman does not fall victim to choppiness, as the novel easily flows from one component to the next.
Additionally, Freeman's expert use of diction allows him to be very precise in communicating his ideas. Where many authors fail is in their attempts to express the correct amount of detail. This can often result in sentences that are too complex and full of fluff or in short, choppy excerpts that drive that story nowhere. In T Wave, Freeman is able to clearly communicate his ideas without droning on about irrelevant details that neither contribute to the plot or his attempts to distract the reader from the objective, a technique known as the red-herring.
Freeman's use of antiphrasis, or the technique in which the emphasis of the sentence in regards to its tone or purpose is placed on a singular word, allows Freeman to communicate the ideas without droning on. It keeps the novel fast-paced, as it allows the piece to change course within a sentence without feeling choppy or rushed. Freeman gives all ideas the appropriate time to play out.
I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars! I would highly suggest it to anyone looking for a quick, interesting read that keeps you guessing until the very end.
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Where Freeman triumphs is in his ability to tackle the genre. Mystery novels often fall into a conventional and predictable pattern, in which it is easy to predict the outcome and, at times, what the next obstacle will be. Freeman ensures that through a series of red-herrings and rhetorical devices, the plot is successful and the novel itself it well written. The plot drives itself forward, with Freeman manufacturing intrigue and establishing a sense of ambiguity that challenges the reader to finish the novel in one sitting. However, the plot does not stand alone. Freeman is able to tie the components of his novel together by executing a brilliant combination of devices that ensure what can be considered a good book, which shines despite the intriguing plot. Freeman uses a syntactical structure that wills the reader to continue reading, in that his sentences balance out in length and complexity. Freeman does not fall victim to choppiness, as the novel easily flows from one component to the next.
Additionally, Freeman's expert use of diction allows him to be very precise in communicating his ideas. Where many authors fail is in their attempts to express the correct amount of detail. This can often result in sentences that are too complex and full of fluff or in short, choppy excerpts that drive that story nowhere. In T Wave, Freeman is able to clearly communicate his ideas without droning on about irrelevant details that neither contribute to the plot or his attempts to distract the reader from the objective, a technique known as the red-herring.
Freeman's use of antiphrasis, or the technique in which the emphasis of the sentence in regards to its tone or purpose is placed on a singular word, allows Freeman to communicate the ideas without droning on. It keeps the novel fast-paced, as it allows the piece to change course within a sentence without feeling choppy or rushed. Freeman gives all ideas the appropriate time to play out.
I would rate this book 4 out of 4 stars! I would highly suggest it to anyone looking for a quick, interesting read that keeps you guessing until the very end.
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Buy "T Wave" on Barnes and Noble
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