Risking Elizabeth

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Summary: Writer's first efforts
Review: Although "Risking Elizabeth" had a good enough storyline, it was at times a tedious read. The writing style was stilted, as the author sought simplistic ways to reveal historical information about the characters. For example, a character would say something like, "Grandmother, tell me about the time that so and so did thus and such....." Also, the story's characters weren't realistically drawn, as they would, in the middle of a tense and dramatic episode, sit down and have a delicious meal, fully described by the author. It was an okay read for the beach, but it shouldn't be taken as a serious literary effort.

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Summary: Worth the Risk!
Review: How I loved the characters and how their stories unfold and intertwine! So well written, I could visualize the neighborhoods and settings and feel the moods of the characters as well as envision their surroundings. It's as the jacket describes: we sense the physical and psychological violence that lies just beneath the veneer of southern hospitality. Surely there's a sequel in the making. Even if not a sequel to RISKING ELIZABETH, I look forward to Dr. McCloskey's next novel.

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Summary: I haven't read it, but........
Review: Mr. McCloskey is my current English teacher. He is an excellent teacher and I'm sure that his writing is excellent because he teaches us to write well. It sounds like his book is good and yes, there is going to be a sequel.

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Summary: awesome
Review: Mr. McCloskey is my english teacher and he is awesome! Buy this book, it rocks my socks off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!