Review of McDowell

[Ben Mount]

[Following is a volunteer review of "McDowell" by William H. Coles.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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This book by William H. Coles explores the good, terrible, and ugly qualities of Dr. Hiram McDowell. The book has two sections. The first section covered Hiram's egotistical pursuit of fame and wealth. Was his fame deserved? Read McDowell to find out.

The second section of this book talks about Hiram's poor decisions in the past and his demise. Hiram lost his second wife and married Carole, his third wife. They had three children together. His hospital was in Nepal, and he was a well-established surgeon. In addition to becoming a surgeon, Hiram was also a musician who merely desired to have a good time outside of his medical profession. He was also a climber who resided in Nepal. Dr. Hiram had aspirations to climb numerous mountains. He had a lot of lofty ambitions. Due to his desire for popularity, Hiram abandoned his friend Michael to obtain a position that wasn't for him. He was elected president of the International College of Surgeons. Hiram's desire for more fame was the beginning of his downfall. He attracted a lot of people's attention.

I must admit that this book was fascinating. The suspense in the novel was intense, which is what piqued my interest in reading it. As a result of the protagonist's carefree lifestyle, I must admit that he was an annoying character. Yet, after a while, I grew to adore the protagonist and, at the same time, felt sympathy for those who were responsible for his demise. Hiram McDowell led a complicated but ethically admirable life. His life was inspiring. I learned a lot from what happened to him. The sort of bond he had with his kids was one of my favorite aspects of this novel. His other daughter Sophie became a photographer, his son became a musician, and Ann later got married and had two children. This book was instructive and possessed many moral teachings.

This book was professionally edited. I came across a few errors while reading the book. The vocabulary employed in this book will be difficult for young readers to comprehend. Also, the book's beginning was a little bit confusing. The author should have used a more understandable introduction to the story. I adore the book's narrative and the author's use of insight. Despite the book's large cast of characters, they were perfectly developed.

I give this book a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. I deducted a star because of the confusing introduction to the story. I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading crime and thriller novels.

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[Reader_noc]

McDowell gives me a very unconventional and unorthodox vibe. For one, the protagonist is the usual good guys we see in novels. I really want to read this book.

[Oluchi Samuel]

Hiram lived quite an interesting and adventurous life. He was a doctor, musicians, and also a climber. This seems like a great book. Thanks for the review.

[Active Chris]

I would love to know more on the kind of life Hiram lived. I'm pretty sure it was filled with adventures according to the review's content. I also like that you gave your point of view regarding the book. Thanks for the review.

[Charles Babbage]

A man who pursues his wealth and fame in the most unique way. You could learn lots of lessons from this story. I know I will.

[Park Cherri]

I would really love to read about the life Hiram had led. I’ve seen a lot of reviews on this and I’m curious. Your review is well written! Well done!

[Steve Miracle]

McDowell was hit by bybad lucks in life but what tells about his personality is how he reacted to life's unfairness.

[Ebube Steve]

The book's plot was amazing tho but it wasn't that engaging. I believe everyone is going to learn from Hiram's life in one way or the other

[Jeffery King 1]

A very realistic book and educative at the same time. I would recommend entrepreneurs to read this book that may learn something from the author

[Ai Jãy]

A realistoc book with a complex protagonist. I enjoyed reading this review. Hiram is a very interesting character that I like reading. An amazing review.

[Roderick Voss]

McDowell by William H. Coles is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores the complex relationships and personal struggles of its main character, Hiram McDowell. The novel delves into themes such as family, love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness, and offers readers a glimpse into the harsh realities of the medical profession.

[Fentymak]

I like reading this review. It was well thought out. The flaws were highlighted efficiently. Congratulations on a job well done. I can't wait to read this book.

[Madam Tori]

I really enjoyed reading this review! It was well written and gave me a good insight into the book. The points you raised were valid and I appreciate you mentioning the positive aspects and drawbacks of the book.

[Jerry Anozie]

Hiram was a character who I dislike so much but then I was able to reconcile with him at the end of the book. Nice review.

[MsChet Cherry]

What I like about the protagonist is his interesting lifestyle. He tried to live his life to the fullest.
I hope he achieved his life purpose in the end.
Thanks for the insightful review.