The keys to any page turning novel is mystery, conflict, love and resolution. John Wilson" by Lois Simmie, includes all of these traits packed into only 209 pages. The story revolves around a man who comes to Canada in the hopes of getting away from a scandal in Scotland leaving his two kids and wife behind with the promise that he will return the following year. He falls severely ill and is unable to return back to Scotland. When he was ill a charming 16 year old girl, Jessie, takes great care of him whom he eventually falls in love with and decides to marry. His wife that he left in Scotland, Polly Wilson decides to come to Canada in search for her husband who hasn't replied to any of her letters. John is startled by Polly's surprise visit but does not tell her the truth about his intentions to marry Jessie. .
On a car ride to Blaine Lake, he ends up shooting her in the head, throwing her in a culvert and driving off. From there on a murder investigation occurs and John's lies begin to unravel. After being found guilty he is hung and Jessie is left alone to raise their son. Lois Simmie's thriller novel keeps you on your toes all the time. Before we can make a decision about the books overall impression on the reader we must explore and analyze some key points in the novel. The review for Lois Simmie's The Secret Lives of Sgt. John Wilson will focus on the accurate representation of the two themes; loyalty and deception, character reactions and the style of author.
It is evident that all novels have themes associated with them, often time they are very obvious but in this case they were not. Based on the plot of the story the reader could have assumed many themes as being the main ones but nonetheless it will be agreed upon that loyalty and deception are major themes which help in advancing the plot of the story.Although these two themes are converse to each other it makes perfect sense to highlight them because the story shows both of them prominently.
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Woodrow Wilson, an inflexible, idealistic, righteous President was up against the vengeful Allies. ... After a powerful speech on the behalf of the League of Nations, Wilson suffered a stroke. ... Once Wilson was even capable of making decisions, he refused to compromise his beliefs to Lodge. ... Lodge then entered into secret negotiations with the Democrats, which landed him in an accusation of treachery, and Lodge eventually dropped these negotiations. ... Had Wilson not been so hard headed and willing to compromise the treaty might have survived. ...
Throughout my life I've encountered many influential people, but no-one even comes close to comparing to Drill Instructor Sergeant Parks. Through pain Sgt. Parks taught me discipline, in which I desperately needed in my life. Sgt. Parks also taught me how to be a leader, and how a leader properly...
America and the Great War Why did Wilson take America into the Great War? ... The Germans cause to attack the liner was that it was secretly carrying weapons therefore it was a reasonable target for the Germans to attack, however, their unrestricted U-boat warfare in 1915 (ended after U.S declare it is an "infringement of the freedom of the seas" 1916) was going to cost them dearly when in 1917 they restarted this campaign. ... However, Wilson decided to try solving the problems the sinking of the Lusitania had caused diplomatically by holding the Germans strictly accountable whilst maki...
In the essay, "Woodrow Wilson: Egocentric Crusader," by Walter McDougall, McDougall illustrates the type of presidency Wilson led for the United States. ... " Pastor illustrates Wilson as a great president who seeks peace. ... In addition, Pastor illustrated Wilson as a proponent who was very important. ... However, In comparison, I do believe that Wilson was poor in communicating. McDougall's essay illustrates how "He was careful to described the United States as an 'associated' not an allied power, by which meant that he did not recognize the Allies' ...
We had lost Sgt. John Miller to one of these cowards that have to hide and fight. ... The way the loss of Sgt. John Miller affected a wide circle of people. What did John's family do to deserve this? ...
Woodrow Wilson was an outstanding president. ... Woodrow Wilson was a great speaker. ... Wilson was the first president to deliver his State of the Union messages to Congress in person, since John Adams was president from 1797 to 1801. ... Woodrow Wilson mainly let John Pershing, a general officer in the army, make most of the decisions. ... Edith Wilson, Woodrow Wilson's second wife, was very protective of him after this happened. ...
John second son, Sean, is born on October 9th 1975, and John goes into seclusion to raise his son. ... The Beatle's 1966 album, "Sgt. ... Writer Langdon Winner said that "Sgt Pepper- was "The closest Western Civilization has come to unity since the Congress of Vienna in 1815 In every city in Europe and America the stereo systems and radios played, "What would you think if I sang out of tune - and everyone listened. ... The Beatles helped in this style with "Sgt Pepper- satin uniforms trimmed with braid, long and facial hair, and floral print. ... "Sgt. ...