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Review of McDowell

Posted: 18 Feb 2023, 18:42
by Jeffery King 1
[Following is a volunteer review of "McDowell" by William H. Coles.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Mcdowell is a fictional biography about a young man named Dr. Hiram McDowell. He has amassed significant success in politics and medicine, and he is also a philanthropist. These books center on his prominent rise in the political and medical worlds; his fall becomes a major part of the book as well, as he is thrown in jail. He later escapes from prison, and while on the run, he tries to make amends for his terrible past mistakes.

This book is separated into two parts. The first part talks about the fame of Dr. Hiram and the success he has gained in different fields. It also talks about his contribution to the healthcare foundation in Nepal. The second part of this book focused on Dr. Hiram's shortcomings and how his failures were putting him on a path of reformation.

Readers I may not want to be quick in judging this book because the author may have portrayed Dr. Hiram as a very ill-behaved man, but as the book went on, we saw what Dr. Hiram's true character was and how he adapted to a life that he never planned for. Another aspect of the novel that I liked was the life-changing lesson the book taught its readers. If you can make a connection with Dr. Hiram's life, then you will learn a lot of lessons from it. What I loved again was how the cover of the book told a lot about the story. The book's cover depicted a man in a menacing pose, and Dr. Hiram certainly fit that description.

The protagonist was my favorite character in this book because, despite leading a miserable life at first, after experiencing life's trials, he changed from his villainous persona and evolved into a very strong and upbeat person. I enjoyed every aspect of this book, and there was nothing I didn't like. Dr. Hiram's ability to transform from a proud and arrogant man into a patient and humble man is another quality I admire about him.

I will rate McDowell by William H. Coles 5 stars out of 5. This novel stirs up a range of emotions, including fury, contempt, sympathy, and eventually appreciation. I believe the author did amazingly well in the creation of this story; even his narration was top-notch.

This book had no errors or typos, which means it was exceptionally edited. My best recommendation for this book is to the younger generation; McDowell's life can serve as an example to so many individuals out there.

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