Review: Character Driven Plot
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 7, 2012
A lot of books do well on plot but fall short on characterisation.  In some cases, the characters are driven by the plot, their entire personalities altering to suit the needs of the story.Gerry McCullough shows how it should be done!All the main characters in this fast paced romance / thriller are authentic, well developed people.  It's the mingling of their love and greed, passion and fear, faith and loyalty that creates and drives the plot.  Moreover, as we follow the often unexpected shifts in their circumstances, we see those characters changing and developing, for better or for worse!This complex interplay of personalities and situations - set against vivid and authentic backgrounds - is masterfully handled, but without losing pace and energy.  The tension in the two interwoven plots is steadily built up until they crash together!  The timing is perfect, and the conclusion satisfying - all the more so since it remains throughout entirely in keeping with who the characters are.A great story, and marvellously well crafted.