Review of McDowell

Goodness Azuka · Post by **Goodness Azuka** » 08 Jun 2023, 02:31

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

5 out of 5 stars

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Surgeons are known to be intelligent, professional, conscientious, creative, neurotic, agreeable, courageous, and perseverant. Among these personality traits, Hiram didn’t choose conscientiousness, neuroticism, or agreeableness.

This book centers on a surgeon, Dr. Hiram McDowell. He is married to his third wife, Carole, who practices clinical psychology. He also has four daughters and a son from his current and previous marriages. He is running for president of the International College of Surgeons because he feels there are things to do in the healthcare and education sectors. He convinces his colleague, Dr. Michael O’Leary, to get votes from his end. He also promises to appoint him as executive director if he gets elected. Hiram emerged as president eventually but failed in his promise to Michael. Michael is then bent on taking revenge on Hiram for tricking him. Carole threatens to divorce Hiram because he is a womanizer. What kind of family does Hiram have? Will Carole divorce him? What is Hiram’s motive for being the president of the college? How will Michael take revenge on him? Read McDowell by William H. Coles to learn more.

The book contains seventy-two chapters altogether, divided into two parts. Almost all the chapters had a small description of the character or place of focus talked about. The author seemed knowledgeable about the United States of America. The dynamics between cities in the book made the book seem factual. I also liked that the protagonist used music as a tool for relaxation.

It was awful to realize that the inhumane character in the prologue was a surgeon. I felt pity for Michael; I could feel the pain of betrayal as I read. The book was exceptionally well-edited. Although the book was lengthy and involved many characters, there are not enough reasons to rate it any less. Therefore, I give it five out of five stars.

This book is unsuitable for young readers because it contains profanities and high sexual content. On the other hand, I recommend this book to lovers of adventure and fiction.

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Kene Active · Post by **Kene Active** » 26 Jun 2023, 03:43

McDowell seems like an influential bad guy. I would really love to know the consequences of his actions. I wonder if it will affect his family too. Nice review.

Sheen jenny · Post by **Sheen jenny** » 26 Jun 2023, 04:11

I was dissappointed. I always see surgeons as hero, but this character sounds like a villain. Although I would love to go be him benefit of doubt, maybe try to see things through his own perspective. Nice review tho

Favour Hillz · Post by **Favour Hillz** » 27 Jun 2023, 15:30

I have been wanting to try out this book, now your review has piqued my interest. Previous and current marriages! Won't be surprised if he lose his marriage again... lol. Thanks for this interesting and detailed review.

Gillian Walter · Post by **Gillian Walter** » 08 Jul 2023, 00:55

Hiram sounds like a character that intelligence does not mean wisdom. With the way he treated his colleague and cheats on his wife, it shows that he is a man of dubious character. Nice review.