Review of The Devil in Dublin
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[i][Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Devil in Dublin" by Sean James McGinty.][/i] [rwc=id452631-125]2 out of 4 stars.[/rwc]After uprooting his life in San Francisco, Gene settles with his wife, Marie, and his daughter, Holly, in Ireland. He plans to live a simple life with his loving family and maybe reconnect with his father’s Irish roots, but fate has something else in store. One night, at a party, Holly mistakes cocaine for sugar and overdoses. Gene and Marie rush to the hospital with their daughter, but the car crashes on the way, with no survivors but Gene. Heartbroken over the loss of his family, Gene invests himself in revenge. He decides to bring down all the drug lords, who are responsible for the flow of drugs and guns in and out of Ireland. Interestingly, he plans this with the help of his friend, Jerry, who was shot to death years ago.
The Devil in Dublin (titled The Wizard of Dublin in the pdf that I received) by Sean James McGinty focuses on a relevant and crucial theme of current times. The drug mafia has not only led to an increased rate of crime but has also destroyed many families and lives. The fact that the drug lords are rarely, if ever, brought to justice validates the protagonist’s vendetta, and, to some extent, justifies his vigilantism. The story also sheds light on Gene’s efforts to stop himself from crossing over to the dark side and become the very thing that he is trying to destroy.
With such heavy themes, the mix of supernatural comes as a surprise. The presence of a ghost is enough to turn the whole idea outlandish, much like a superhero story that is enjoyable but entirely unrealistic. However, the author tries to limit the supernatural factor to the extent that the presence of real people in the book becomes more prominent. It is more about how the living are dealing with the challenges, rather than a ghost trying to scare every drug lord to death.
My rating for The Devil in Dublin is 2 out of 4 stars. Despite an enticing setting, the novel fails to capture the reader’s interest. The first few chapters are written well, with a sense of urgency and a wry tone that proves the author’s great potential at storytelling. However, as the story moves forward, the writing style becomes bland. The author lets go of description, never following the “show, don’t tell” rule. It makes reading increasingly tasteless until it eventually turns into a chore. This approach of writing sucks all emotion out of the story, which makes it impossible to connect with the characters. Since we don’t feel for them, we don’t root for them either.
I would have given a lower rating to the book, but I reserve one star rating for the books that I absolutely despise. The Devil in Dublin is not that bad. It just doesn’t rise up to its potential. One of the good things about it is that it is very well-edited. Except for one missing word, I didn’t find any errors in the book. As for the audience, I would suggest it to the readers who are into the stories about vigilantes. Those who like stories about drug cartels can also opt for it. ****** [i]The Devil in Dublin [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=452631]on Bookshelves[/url]
The Devil in Dublin (titled The Wizard of Dublin in the pdf that I received) by Sean James McGinty focuses on a relevant and crucial theme of current times. The drug mafia has not only led to an increased rate of crime but has also destroyed many families and lives. The fact that the drug lords are rarely, if ever, brought to justice validates the protagonist’s vendetta, and, to some extent, justifies his vigilantism. The story also sheds light on Gene’s efforts to stop himself from crossing over to the dark side and become the very thing that he is trying to destroy.
With such heavy themes, the mix of supernatural comes as a surprise. The presence of a ghost is enough to turn the whole idea outlandish, much like a superhero story that is enjoyable but entirely unrealistic. However, the author tries to limit the supernatural factor to the extent that the presence of real people in the book becomes more prominent. It is more about how the living are dealing with the challenges, rather than a ghost trying to scare every drug lord to death.
My rating for The Devil in Dublin is 2 out of 4 stars. Despite an enticing setting, the novel fails to capture the reader’s interest. The first few chapters are written well, with a sense of urgency and a wry tone that proves the author’s great potential at storytelling. However, as the story moves forward, the writing style becomes bland. The author lets go of description, never following the “show, don’t tell” rule. It makes reading increasingly tasteless until it eventually turns into a chore. This approach of writing sucks all emotion out of the story, which makes it impossible to connect with the characters. Since we don’t feel for them, we don’t root for them either.
I would have given a lower rating to the book, but I reserve one star rating for the books that I absolutely despise. The Devil in Dublin is not that bad. It just doesn’t rise up to its potential. One of the good things about it is that it is very well-edited. Except for one missing word, I didn’t find any errors in the book. As for the audience, I would suggest it to the readers who are into the stories about vigilantes. Those who like stories about drug cartels can also opt for it. ****** [i]The Devil in Dublin [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=452631]on Bookshelves[/url]
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