Friday, 24 October 2014

Josiah Stubb - "Wow! A Must Read For Every History Buff"

From Marsha Jeanne Thalleen. Naturally I loved this, but also found it quite interesting. My friend, Amber, also tells me that her favourite character is Captain Beaumont. Go figure. Seriously though, that's terribly gratifying to hear.

Thank you Marsha.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! A must read for every history buff., October 23, 2014
This review is from: Josiah Stubb: The Siege of Louisbourg (Kindle Edition)
Josiah Stubb: The Siege of Louisbourg by C.W. Lovatt is an amazing book. I'm not a historian by any means, but the story line and characters ring so close to true as to sway of more fact than fiction. These characters are tough and willing to do whatever it takes to survive. It is amazing how strongly I felt for all of them, good and bad. The battle scenes are nothing short of genius. And, without giving spoilers, I loved the flashbacks into the back stories of the characters. Josiah is hero, a hero full of hope. Well done indeed.
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Tuesday, 14 October 2014

The Adventures of Charlie Smithers - "Jolly Good Tale, Wot!"

I could grow used to this. Thank you Mr. franka.

5.0 out of 5 stars Jolly good tale wot!, 13 Oct 2014
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This review is from: The Adventures of Charlie Smithers (Kindle Edition)
Spiffingly good tale which really did have me laughing out loud at times, and almost in tears in the sad bits. I bought this as a holiday read with a difference being tired of American detectives and boring plot lines in general.

I found the writing style fresh and the storyline excellent. I won't even go into the details of the tale, just buy the book and watch out for the elephant gun, witch doctors and A-rab slavers. Boy's Own plus sex and violence, brilliant.
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On another note, Charlie Smithers is now #5 in the UK for African Historical Fiction.

Monday, 22 September 2014

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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Thursday, 4 September 2014

Another Terrific Review of "Josiah Stubb"

Thank you Silver Shadow.

on 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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Saturday, 30 August 2014

Josiah Stubb - The Review Group Update

I've just been informed that The Review Group's deadline for the giveaway of a copy of Josiah Stubb will be on Sunday, September 1st, so be sure to follow the link and leave a comment!

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