Review of The Never-Ending Adventures of Irv Wiley
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Review of The Never-Ending Adventures of Irv Wiley
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Never-Ending Adventures of Irv Wiley" by James P. Sullivan.]
This is a taut story written by James P. Sullivan about the American Revolution, told personally through the eyes of Irv Wiley, an Irish-born British officer with a story to tell that excavates deep into the turmoil within while fighting a sense of duty with growing sympathies towards the American cause. The emotional core formed by the bond between him and his cousin, Tim, forged through their experiences on the battlefield, forms an emotional core for the story.
It captures so well, throughout, the naked emotions at war: fear, love, loss, and hope. The said themes, such as redemption, identity and moral dilemmas of war, are intricately wrapped into the narrative and give a reflective look at the cost of freedom and the power of personal conviction. The book was exceptionally well edited and error-free.
The Never-Ending Adventures of Irv Wiley is dear to me because it is full of historical detail and deep characterization. Irv Wiley's journey from a British officer to an American patriot was very engaging and, at the same time, very emotional. I like that all the complexities of war and the personal troubles of the participants are vividly presented by the author. Irv and his friends bring a warmth and 'human' element to the story, particularly his cousin Tim. Indeed, tightly woven into this account are the themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the search for freedom that make this story less about war and more about humanity.
Nothing in this book warrants a dislike at all. The plot is so well put together, and the characters are very engaging. Even pacing, which is such a potential drag in historical fiction, was deftly accomplished, in which I never lost interest from beginning to end. Complex issues the characters had to face were engaged in a very thought-provoking and emotionally satisfying way, leaving little room for criticism.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because its historical details, deep characterization, and the emotional journey of Irv Wiley all make this novel worth reading. The themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and search for freedom are beautiful and very subtly woven through the narrative, which makes it less warlike and more of a question of human nature. The pacing is perfect to hold one in the flow from start to finish also, which gave me such a high rating. I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of historical fiction.
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The Never-Ending Adventures of Irv Wiley
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This is a taut story written by James P. Sullivan about the American Revolution, told personally through the eyes of Irv Wiley, an Irish-born British officer with a story to tell that excavates deep into the turmoil within while fighting a sense of duty with growing sympathies towards the American cause. The emotional core formed by the bond between him and his cousin, Tim, forged through their experiences on the battlefield, forms an emotional core for the story.
It captures so well, throughout, the naked emotions at war: fear, love, loss, and hope. The said themes, such as redemption, identity and moral dilemmas of war, are intricately wrapped into the narrative and give a reflective look at the cost of freedom and the power of personal conviction. The book was exceptionally well edited and error-free.
The Never-Ending Adventures of Irv Wiley is dear to me because it is full of historical detail and deep characterization. Irv Wiley's journey from a British officer to an American patriot was very engaging and, at the same time, very emotional. I like that all the complexities of war and the personal troubles of the participants are vividly presented by the author. Irv and his friends bring a warmth and 'human' element to the story, particularly his cousin Tim. Indeed, tightly woven into this account are the themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the search for freedom that make this story less about war and more about humanity.
Nothing in this book warrants a dislike at all. The plot is so well put together, and the characters are very engaging. Even pacing, which is such a potential drag in historical fiction, was deftly accomplished, in which I never lost interest from beginning to end. Complex issues the characters had to face were engaged in a very thought-provoking and emotionally satisfying way, leaving little room for criticism.
I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars because its historical details, deep characterization, and the emotional journey of Irv Wiley all make this novel worth reading. The themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and search for freedom are beautiful and very subtly woven through the narrative, which makes it less warlike and more of a question of human nature. The pacing is perfect to hold one in the flow from start to finish also, which gave me such a high rating. I recommend it to anyone who is a fan of historical fiction.
******
The Never-Ending Adventures of Irv Wiley
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