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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "My name is arthur" by Mj windsor.]

“My Name Is Arthur” by M.J. Windsor tells the story of Charles Defaid and his family as they uncover the lost secrets of their ancestral bloodline. Threatened by evil forces, Charles's 12-year-old grandson, Griffin, discovers his destiny against the powers of darkness.

Regarding the positive aspects of "My Name Is Arthur," its plot is well structured, with a progressive revelation of the secrets of the Defaid bloodline. This story is well-paced, continuously suspenseful, and action-packed. My jaw literally dropped as the evil forces attempted their final attack against the Defaid family during the narrative's climax. I loved seeing Griffin transition from an innocent boy reading books of mythology into a hero, standing against the forces of evil. I also enjoyed the subplot and ethical dilemma in which Ken, another of Charles's grandsons, falls in love with the beautiful Lady Branwen of the evil forces. The mysteries of the Defaid family and why the evil forces sought to eradicate their bloodline are clearly explained.

Regarding the negative aspects of "My Name Is Arthur," in the Kindle version of this book, there are several typographical errors. This book does not appear to be professionally edited. For example, on one occasion, Lady Branwen's name is misspelled as "Lady Brandon." This caused me to pause and investigate who the book was describing. I found this distracting, especially in other instances when the misspelling of her name occurred in the context of her love relationship with Ken and their feelings for one another.

I loved "My Name Is Arthur." M.J. Windsor did a fantastic job constructing this story, and I really enjoyed this story from the beginning to the end. However, due to the typographical errors observed while reading, I cannot give this book a perfect score. Given the strengths and weaknesses noted above, I happily give "My Name Is Arthur" a 4 out of 5 stars. I sincerely look forward to future narratives by M.J. Windsor.

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Ugh, such a promising book marred by lack of good editing! I truly hope authors would stop ignoring the importance of editing. A great review Adrian. Though the book's plot doesn’t appeal to me, particularly 12 y.o. protagonist, I am sure it has its own niche of readers. Great job with the review mate.

I am very much interested in the plot. But editing errors are a big drawback. Wish the book gets another round of editing. Thanks for your review, Adrian.

According to your review, this story is a good one. It would keep me riveted and interested with it's great plot of evil attacking a family's bloodline. I would certainly be rooting for the 12-year old hero, Griffin. Also, I would probably be mesmerized by Lady Branwen. However, the typographical errors would annoy me. I do hope that the author addresses these errors. This could be a 5-star book!

RJ Reviews wrote: ↑14 Jan 2025, 22:40 Ugh, such a promising book marred by lack of good editing! I truly hope authors would stop ignoring the importance of editing. A great review Adrian. Though the book's plot doesn’t appeal to me, particularly 12 y.o. protagonist, I am sure it has its own niche of readers. Great job with the review mate.

Thanks, RJ! Yes, I'm hopeful that the author might consider editing the text for a re-release. I really enjoyed the book, but it was quite the process, taking notes on grammer and typos as I was reading through. And there were moments where I literally had to pause and think about who or what the text was communicating to me. The meaning of words can change if there are typos. Especially if a person's name is changed. And then, to try to convey that in my review, it was a bit challenging to do.

But overall, I still loved the book. I really loved the last quarter or so of the book, in particular. It was a fun one!

Anyway, thanks for the feedback! All the best!
-Adrian

Priya Murugesan wrote: ↑15 Jan 2025, 05:11 I am very much interested in the plot. But editing errors are a big drawback. Wish the book gets another round of editing. Thanks for your review, Adrian.

Agreed. The plot was a fun one, for sure. Another round of edits would be nice. Also, in hindsight , I think that a bit more content on the context of the book (like in the prologue and on the back cover), I think would help illuminate the narrative a little better to draw people in. But in an effort to not share any spoilers, I had to limit the extent of my review of things.

Anyway, thanks for the feedback, Priya!

Gerry Steen wrote: ↑16 Jan 2025, 23:49 According to your review, this story is a good one. It would keep me riveted and interested with its great plot of evil attacking a family's bloodline. I would certainly be rooting for the 12-year-old hero, Griffin. Also, I would probably be mesmerized by Lady Branwen. However, the typographical errors would annoy me. I do hope that the author addresses these errors. This could be a 5-star book!

Gerry! Yes, for me, this would have been an easy 5-star under normal circumstances. But yes, as reviewers, we are sort of bound to respond to certain things.

Even just something as simple as running the story through an online application to check for grammar and typos would have helped immensely.

Anyway, thank you for the comment, Gerry!

This isn't really my preferred genre, and you know how I am about grammatical errors, so I might skip this one. Thanks for the honest review.

Lovely review! I liked how concise and objective it is, and you've justified your points well. Having character names misspelt can create a lot of confusion, so I can imagine what you must have gone through. Hope the author corrects the errors. Look forward to reading more of your reviews. Thanks!

Your appreciation for the well-structured plot and character development, particularly Griffin's transformation, highlights the story's depth. The suspenseful climax and ethical dilemmas add richness to the narrative, making it a compelling read. I hope the author takes the initiative to correct the misspellings and get the book edited properly. Well done on this honest review!

This isn't a genre that I read very often, but I am glad to hear how much you enjoyed the story. It is a bummer that your reading experience was negatively impacted by the distraction of poor editing. Thanks for another well-written and honest review!

A couple after thoughts on this book as well, should the author view this. I think that a dragon would have been a nice addition, to fit in with the mythological or mysterious evil forces. That and, there was still room for continuation of the story, more potential evil forces in the world of the book to be defeated. These ideas could be put together for a larger story.

This review is very well balanced. I am glad to see that the parts that you enjoyed far outweighed the bad. I would be interested in to see what happens to the Defaid family. Thanks!

“My Name Is Arthur” by M.J. Windsor offers a compelling narrative that intertwines family legacy with supernatural challenges. The story centers on Charles Defaid and his grandson, Griffin, who uncover ancestral secrets while confronting malevolent forces. The plot is well-structured and maintains a suspenseful, action-packed pace. Griffin’s evolution from a naive youth to a courageous hero is particularly engaging. However, the presence of typographical errors, such as inconsistent character names, can be distracting. Despite these minor issues, the book delivers an enjoyable and thrilling experience.