Review by BookLoverMC -- The Margin of Error

[BookLoverMC]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Margin of Error" by Beverly Grasley.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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The Margin of Error by Beverly Grasley was a very fun novel that I have decided to rate 3 out of 4 stars. It follows a protagonist named Kathleen Harrington, who is a very accomplished and impressive woman. Harrington had a long-standing service in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Brigadier General. After this service, Harrington plans to relax a little, getting away from the public life, and settles into a new house on Capitol Hill in Washington. But then America’s fictitious president, Andrew Brisbane, runs into trouble when his Secretary of Defense resigns. Brisbane calls Harrington to ask if she’d like to serve as the new Secretary of Defense, and she agrees to take the job. What follows is an account of Harrington’s unique and exciting adventures as she tries to maneuver through the highest levels of governments around the world.

I loved the character of Kathleen Harrington, as she is a perfect example of a strong woman thriving in a business dominated by men. She is brave and smart and very good at her job. Another thing I loved about this book is the fact that it seemed very realistic, and I learned a lot about the nation’s defense procedures and the inner workings of a government position. I got to see just how hard Harrington and others work to keep their country safe.

I can’t find much about Beverly Grasley, the author, on the Internet, except that she has written two other books before, so she clearly knows what she’s doing. I found this novel to be well-researched and very well-edited, which is important when one is writing a book about such a serious and realistic topic.

My only criticism of the novel is the writing style that the author chose to use. Grasley wrote in a very chronological, matter-of-fact style, which I found useful at times, but for the most part, quite dry. This is a great story, but I feel that it could have been improved with a more creative and descriptive writing style.

I think that the best thing about The Margin of Error, though, is that lots of different people could enjoy this novel. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about the inner workings of our government, anyone who likes political thrillers, or anyone who just wants to read a book with a strong female lead. It was a very fun read that I do not think will disappoint.

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[Mamakachi1]

Kathleen did such a fantastic job leading the Joint Chiefs in the fight to ensure that the President was relieved of his position and powers. Nice review.

[TADSAILS]

What a fantastic review. I saw some low ratings but I think yours shows I might enjoy reading it. Should I go ahead?

[drwcroaker]

Hmm. I have read a few other reviews on this book and decided it wasn't for me. However, your review makes it sound much more interesting. Now I'm torn. Thanks for your well-written review.