Review: Not for the Squeamish
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2013
Okay, I enjoyed this book. It could be tagged prepper fiction or men's adventure, so if you have delicate sensibilities DO NOT GO HERE.  There are violence, torture and acceptance of the belief that sometimes, if you have the right skill set, the actions you choose to take will not meet societal norms. If I say any more I could say too much, so that's enough.This is the second offering I've read by Terry McDonald and the way he approaches his stories keeps my attention. Some of the books I read I call cotton candy fiction. They are quick to finish, fairly forgettable and very sweet. His books are NOT of that order. Maybe meat and potatoes: present solid ethics and morals (although they may be a little out of step with PC America), action, decisiveness and planning. The meat should probably be a rare steak though.Gran De Daddy was somewhat predictable but the action sequences were very descriptive. Unfortunately my knees were aching in sympathy with the main character after the last one. Characterization was fascinating in that the author could paint a picture of the individual with very few words but still provide an almost visceral response to him or her. It was like I could meet several of the characters today and recognise them or that perhaps I've already met people like them.It could really use a detail oriented proofreader. Not enough little typos to really get in the way, but enough to occasionally slow me down - and that's not my favorite experience while reading voraciously. Let me know if I can help! It would be an honor.