Review: Thunk!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 5, 2012
A thunk on the head for author Richard Raley. I find myself writing my first three star review. I hate doing it. My personal rule for reading a novel is if it doesn't grab me from the get-go, I drop it. Much to my consternation, THE BETROTHAL offers up a bunch of delightful Guy-Lit characters in a wacky, but believable plot. I was drawn into Phin Farraday's world. But then the bugs attacked in the form of typos, misuse of words, and atrocious grammar. It was like an infested feral cat loaded with fleas. I'm posting this review to suggest this could be a good book. I enjoy Guy-Lit, and this is good story telling. But editing? THE BETROTHAL could not have been edited unless it was done the morning after some serious partying. Most Indie Authors struggle to maintain the quality of their books, hiring at least one and sometimes three professional editors. It would be an injustice to other Indies to rate this fun read at more than three stars.  Sorry Richard Raley.The author clued me in to his revised book. It is a delight. Going for four stars. Good job!