Review of Corrigendum
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Review of Corrigendum
E.W. Johnson, M.D., produces another masterpiece in the Dr. Sean Nolan Mysteries. Corrigendum is a refreshing and satisfying read; it leaves you wondering what Dr. Nolan will get into next.
This story was set in the post-Covid-19 era. When a young Asian woman walked into Dr. Nolan's clinic, he couldn't help but feel attached to her. Finding her murdered and written off by the cops, he couldn't sit still. Where would his sense of justice take him?
I was first drawn in by the novel's title; it was a new word for me. However, after reading, it felt befitting for the book's plot. The author has a knack for one-word titles. Although this was my first introduction to the author's published work, I'd be reading his other works.
I warmed up to Dr. Nolan immediately. His personality was so humane that it seemed being a doctor and a father had a hand in it. He was adept at cock-and-bull stories, and his humorous disposition, even during life-threatening situations, made him an interesting character. He made other characters shine in their specific roles. Dr. Nolan was a worthy main character. The author used the popular Eastern Europe trope, as I couldn't help but get into the characters' minds during their conversations.
A noticeable theme was the effect of boredom after the pandemic outbreak and the lockdown that ensued. Most people lacked excitement in their life as they used to before the pandemic. The after-effects of Covid-19 could be seen quite vividly utilized by the author to accentuate his plot scenes.
The idea of modern-day slavery is prevalent in the novel; its effect and danger are real in the book as much as they are in real life. We mostly live in ignorance of the evil that goes on in the world. Human/sex trafficking is still prevalent, and patronizers of such service live among us. Corrigendum serves as an eye-opener to this societal vice. Dr. Nolan shows one way of fighting this menace. He sees in the Asian woman the possibility of her being his daughter. It spurs him to fight something seemingly bigger than him in the best way he can. He is worthy of emulation.
The author's writing style was fluid and direct — no unnecessary fillers. The editing was okay, as I found only a few errors. I had no issues with Corrigendum, and I would rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I would recommend it to lovers of fictional crime and mystery books. You could also check out the other books in the series.
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