Review of Collision Course
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Review of Collision Course
Collision Course by Millie Norwich Inman is a book that displays the power struggle, wars, alliances, and lifestyle of England in the early 1700s, especially in the House of Commons.
The death of the Prince of Wales, Prince Frederick, immediately sets his young son in the limelight to succeed him and take his father’s throne. Young Prince George III is catapulted from boyhood into preparing for his ascension to the throne as a successor to his grandfather, whom he has been estranged from because of the rocky relationship that was shared between his grandfather and father. While this is going on, alliances are formed in the parliament that will either favor or jeopardize the crowned prince’s ascension to the throne.
I really enjoyed the depiction of God in the book, as the author recognized God as supreme and revered Him. It was wholesome. I loved how the author was able to subtly teach the readers a thing or two about botany, naming plants, their uses, and giving tips on how to preserve these plants. I also loved how the author displayed the House of Commons, doing justice by showing how it is run and maintained, the power that goes on in there, and the roles they play in England in aiding the king. I enjoyed the history lesson this book offers. The author referred to this book as an "untold story," and I appreciate having to read it.
I did not appreciate the slow buildup that the book had, especially of the characters and scenes, which ended up making the book lengthy. I also really didn’t appreciate the many characters introduced in the book; there were too many of them, most of whom didn’t have any depth. This made the book confusing and reflected badly on the plot; I had to put in a lot of work to follow. In addition, although this book seems to have been professionally edited, I noticed some spacing issues scattered throughout the book.
I rate this book 4 out of 5 stars. I took a star away for the issues I identified above. This book would have a perfect rating if these issues were resolved.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy regency times, history, and historical fiction. This will be a great read for them. This is not a regular book or a quick read but the author offers the truth and bares it all with thorough research from old English history.
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