Josiah Stubb - This One's a Cracker!

There comes a time in every one of my novels when I can see, with a fair amount of unease, where the story is going, where, in fact, it has to go, because to tell it in any other way wouldn't be true to the story, the characters, or, indeed, myself. It's often difficult, perhaps even unsavory, but if you're ever going to consider yourself to be a serious writer, that's when you put your head down, and keep at it, writing each and every scene to the utmost of your ability, because, in my opinion, that's what writers do - you don't avoid what may be controversial, you tackle it head-on, no matter the cost. 

In this review from Australia, for Josiah Stubb, Sondra had the prescience to see that, for which I am sincerely grateful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally brilliant and controversial. 22 September 2014

By Sondra

Format:Kindle Edition

Exceptionally brilliant and controversial. A lesson in history and a lesson in life. History often speaks of the glories of war, in this tale, it is the Battle in Louisbourg in 1758.
But the glory of war is a fallacy. War, is a cold hard bitch upon which a young foolhardy youth may ride to an early and bloody demise.
History often writes about the basic fundamental flaws of man and usually, a modern day writer, would steer clear of such controversial subjects. Bravely, C W Lovatt (holding true to himself as a writer) has ignored the taboos and dared to write about these unspoken, confronting realities and broken the chains that tie the hands of so many of our literary giants. Ignoring political correctness (thank you), C W Lovatt has dared delve into the dark recesses of human existence and the most basic of human desires - sex. He has created a story that is both educational and erotic.
I found myself deeply moved by this tale. It is a must read about a man whore who seeks a better life, respect and love. There is no deeper nor more poignant tale.

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Another Terrific Review of "Josiah Stubb"

Thank you Silver Shadow.

A Historical That Doesn't Hold Back

By SilverShadowon September 3, 2014

Format: Kindle Edition

The Good: While this isn't my usual genre, I enjoy a good Historical every now and then, and this one encompasses so many other aspects that it's hard to NOT enjoy it. What I like most is that my first impression was that it was going to be a book based solely on the battles and preparing for them - not so. This is ultimately a personal story of Josiah Stubb, a young man who has a terrible start in life, and works his way up along his lifetime. Lovatt's writing excels in this regard, because we're drawn along with the strength of Josiah's decisions, rather than his regrets and self-pity, because this is a journey of discovery, and in the end, hope. The other favourite part of mine was the incredible detailing and research that has gone into the novel. I felt as though I could really see the history unfolding before my eyes, but again, it's written with such skill that you feel as though you are enjoying a historical drama, rather than a textbook. The characters, the main character especially, are very real and multi-dimensional, and I felt my heartstrings tugged with every downfall that happened.

The Bad: There isn't really anything - nothing that I would count as bad, anyway. Something that perhaps ought to be mentioned for more squeamish readers is that there is incest from one character (BUT, it is integral to the story, and makes sense as you read the book), and the battles are very real and bloody. I personally didn't have an issue with these being part of the story, as I felt one added to the story, and the other was necessary as part of the story. But I only mention it for readers who may find it uncomfortable to read a story with these elements.

Overall: This is more than a good historical romp, this is the life of a hero that you find yourself turning the pages for, and cheering for. I feel perhaps the main female character could have been a little stronger in her decisions and opinions, but this is my opinion rather than a review of her character, and she didn't seem out of place with the historical setting. The battles were thrilling to read, and the storyline was carefully and thoughtfully researched and applied. I'd recommend this book to any reader who enjoys a historical that combines drama and action, the lives of its characters, and reproduces the hardships and problems of the era.

*I was given a copy of this book from the author for an honest review

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