Review by Ma Cheryll -- McDowell by William H. Coles

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Zimall wrote: โ†‘12 Nov 2018, 07:57 Thumbs up for a thorough review ๐Ÿ‘. I recently finished this novel and it was really a great read despite of its sad ending which i always find disturbing.
Thanks for your comment @Zimall :tiphat: Glad to know youโ€™ve found this book to be a good read too, despite what you mentioned was a sad ending๐Ÿ˜”All the best to your future reviews!
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charmperit wrote: โ†‘15 Nov 2018, 13:11 Nice review! I like reading stories about doctors. They were always portrayed as the profession that doesn't get much time for themselves (sleep or leisure time) to save other people's lives. So I think this would be interesting to read about a selfish doctor.
Yes, it is an interesting read๐Ÿ‘Thanks for commenting @charmperit :tiphat: Enjoy reading :techie-studyingbrown:
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Sushan wrote: โ†‘20 Nov 2018, 12:21 This book seems a hot topic these days. Thanks for the review and it showed me another different view of a reviewer
My pleasure @Sushan :tiphat: Thanks for your comment too๐Ÿ‘Best regards!
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Sahani Nimandra wrote: โ†‘21 Jan 2019, 05:06 Thanks for pulling out another informative review, dear Cheryll. I have read and reviewed this book before, and McDowell stands as a very unique book for me.
Thank you so much for your kind words dear @Sahani Nimandra :tiphat: It's always a great pleasure to hear your commentsโค๏ธAll the best to you and all your future works๐Ÿ™
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Taylor Danvers wrote: โ†‘06 Feb 2019, 20:28 It's sad that Mc Dowell was so accomplished but his family wasn't even proud of him.
It truly is Taylor Danvers๐Ÿค”and sadly, it's one of the lows of this book๐Ÿ‘Thanks for taking the time to read my review and comment :tiphat: Best regards!
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Lunastella wrote: โ†‘04 Apr 2019, 17:48 I totally empathize. I hated Hiram with every fiber of my being, which is probably high praise to the author for being able to convey such strong emotions. But I agree, it's great that the author shows a path to redemption and the book is masterfully developed.
Thank you for your analytical review.
I agree with you @Lunastella๐Ÿ‘ Hiram is one unlovable character, so unlikable that I thought I will not be able to finish it, but thank God I did, thus come up with this review๐Ÿค—Thanks for reading and commenting dear :tiphat: always a pleasure to have youโค๏ธBest regards!
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ButterscotchCherrie wrote: โ†‘05 Apr 2019, 04:58 It must be satisfying to read of someone falling to great depths of greed and self-centeredness but then finding redemption. Your emotional response to this anti-hero came across clearly; thanks for your thorough review.
Always my pleasure @ButterscotchCherrie :tiphat: Thank you for your kind comment๐Ÿ™I appreciate it so much! Best regards to your future works too๐Ÿ˜Š
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Susmita Biswas wrote: โ†‘15 Apr 2019, 23:11 McDowell is an interesting book. The review helped me to understand it. Thanks for the great review.
Yes, it truly is @Susmita Biswas๐Ÿ‘Thank you for taking the time to read my review and write a comment :tiphat: Best regards to all your work too๐Ÿ™
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Ma Cheryll wrote: โ†‘16 Apr 2019, 01:36
Lunastella wrote: โ†‘04 Apr 2019, 17:48 I totally empathize. I hated Hiram with every fiber of my being, which is probably high praise to the author for being able to convey such strong emotions. But I agree, it's great that the author shows a path to redemption and the book is masterfully developed.
Thank you for your analytical review.
I agree with you @Lunastella๐Ÿ‘ Hiram is one unlovable character, so unlikable that I thought I will not be able to finish it, but thank God I did, thus come up with this review๐Ÿค—Thanks for reading and commenting dear :tiphat: always a pleasure to have youโค๏ธBest regard@Lunastella

I was really tempted to just drop the book, I just finished it because it was Book of the Month :P
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Such a candid and thorough review. I enjoyed reading this book and I even think that Hiram got what he deserved. He can run but he can't hide away forever.
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Great review! McDowel is one of the books that is intelligently written. The author made the story so relatable by developing the characters to perfection. Kudos.
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Lunastella wrote: โ†‘16 Apr 2019, 06:06
Ma Cheryll wrote: โ†‘16 Apr 2019, 01:36
Lunastella wrote: โ†‘04 Apr 2019, 17:48 I totally empathize. I hated Hiram with every fiber of my being, which is probably high praise to the author for being able to convey such strong emotions. But I agree, it's great that the author shows a path to redemption and the book is masterfully developed.
Thank you for your analytical review.
I agree with you @Lunastella๐Ÿ‘ Hiram is one unlovable character, so unlikable that I thought I will not be able to finish it, but thank God I did, thus come up with this review๐Ÿค—Thanks for reading and commenting dear :tiphat: always a pleasure to have youโค๏ธBest regard@Lunastella

I was really tempted to just drop the book, I just finished it because it was Book of the Month :P
@Lunastellaโค๏ธ That's right dear๐Ÿ˜Ši almost gave up on this read too. But Iโ€™m glad I persevered up to the end๐Ÿ™
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ParadoxicalWoman wrote: โ†‘20 Apr 2019, 03:05 Such a candid and thorough review. I enjoyed reading this book and I even think that Hiram got what he deserved. He can run but he can't hide away forever.
Thank you :tiphat: @ParadoxicalWoman the pleasure is mine. Happy to know that you enjoyed reading this book too๐Ÿค—Best regards to all your future works๐Ÿ™
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Beatus wrote: โ†‘21 Apr 2019, 07:27 Great review! McDowel is one of the books that is intelligently written. The author made the story so relatable by developing the characters to perfection. Kudos.
Thank you so much for your kind words @Beatus :tiphat: Yes, the author did such a great job with this readโ€™s story and characterization๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Kind regardsโค๏ธ
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