Review by eve777 -- The McCoys Before The Feud
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Review by eve777 -- The McCoys Before The Feud
Thomas'Tommy' McCoy is a young man just out of the war. Having faced the brutality and rigours of war, he longs to return home to his love and family. He knows nothing will ever be the same as the war between the two sides greatly affected his family and kinsmen. By sheer luck, he gets information about some prized articles which could give him and his family the leverage they need to rebuild their homes and lands. To succeed, he enlists the help of his fellow kinsmen. Together with his father, they succeed in recovering looted booty and setting right some wrongs done to their people.
The McCoys Before The Feud by Thomas McCoy provides a clan's view about the war between the North and the South. Whilst reading, I noticed the writer kept the story as close to home as possible, focusing only on his clan's exploits. I admire the tenacity and drive demonstrated by the McCoy men fresh out of the war. To sum up the courage for such a daring feat takes real willpower. This book also highlighted how important it is to have a fearless and committed leader as seen in Thomas McCoy SNR. The time and effort put into planning each raid were concise and explicit. It brought to my remembrance the phrase 'He who fails to plan, plans to fail'.
Reading this novel also reminded me about some key elements missing in our society today which is probably responsible for most failures in our governments. These elements are selfishness, greed and bad leadership. Although Tommy was the one with access to the plans, he shared the information with trusted men and brought in an experienced man to lead and direct the group. Each man knew his place and excelled at the duties assigned to him. The men kept to instructions and followed accordingly not minding the discomfort.
I also enjoyed how the author kept to the details of time and place. There were no sex or violence scenes. I must admit the executions of the raids seemed almost too flawless as no lives were lost. At the end of the story, I wondered what happened next to Tommy and his men. I would love to know how they fared adapting to civilian lives, what they accomplished, and if possible, their present lineage.
I truly enjoyed this novel and would recommend it for anyone who loves great history. There were no typographical or spelling errors. No vile language. I rate this novel 4 out of 4 stars.
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The McCoys Before The Feud
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