ARA Review by Andrewmonge138 of McDowell

[Andrewmonge138]

[Following is an OnlineBookClub.org ARA Review of the book, McDowell.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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McDowell by Malcolm D. Coles is a brilliant book bringing the reader in depth of a mind in narcism but also the consequences behind the protagonist's actions. The main character is Hiram McDowell who's an unethical surgeon that doesn't get along with anyone he interacts with and replies like an antisocial. He is rich but unworthy of it. Harin is easily a dislikable character but Coles tells an interesting story of this kind of person making an important decision for himself that has the same negative effects on himself. This is someone who's self centered dealing with his own setbacks that Harin puts himself into which goes onto the second part of the book.

Harin enjoys going on long hikes in mountainous areas and goes with a friend who ends up losing his life . Though, Harin surviving made him feel immortal and an ego boost of his narcism which makes him who he is at his job. You then see by the way he philosophizes with himself after a family tragedy. This puts him in an awkward position, making a moral decision but all the choices Harin makes lead to a bad effect.

A person like Harin McDowell can offend those sensitive to racism or sexism due to his social standards. He also has marital issues but the only thing he does care about are his children who are estranged like him. He's a person unable to connect with anybody because of the way he is but how he handles personal issues is nihilistic but interesting. Colt's writing on the behavior and choices of Harin may arouse the reader but his sentences tend to drag.

The second part is a page turner having you want to know what moralistic decisions Harin would make next after having the authorities after him but there's a sense of redemption. Harin goes from a downward spiral into an escalator of success. Colt's shows the natural spiritual awakening of someone defined as a disruptive and can give anyone a sense of hope no matter how bad things get. It's a clear but common message out of a self-destructive path.

Harin has you jump from one problem to the next of his lifestyle and gives you an experience of tension wanting to know what will happen next. The first half in my opinion is entertaining due to the immoral things this person can do and what he may do next. The family situation adds more anxiety and Harin's psychological traits are accurate but him moving on from who he was is a topic of redemption from toxic traits. It's a book everyone should read. Overall I give this book a 4 out of 5.

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