Review : Circumstances of Childhood by John Howell

November 19, 2017 · by · in Uncategorized · 20 Comments

Helen Valentina is a wonderful poet and storyteller. She has given Circumstances of Childhood a warm and thoughtful review which needs to be shared. Helen never fails to move me with her work and now has moved me immensely with this review. Thank you, Helen.

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It’s always a pleasure to read a novel written by John Howell. He has a way of mixing action, thriller level excitement, real world politics, intelligent discourse and detail (much of which feels ripped presciently from today’s headlines), all wrapped up in believable, relatable, and importantly – likeable – characters.  And it’s all his own – the John Howell style – immediate, engrossing and always great fun.

This time the author notes some autobiographical parts, and an homage to great friendships. And this is what surrounds the novel – a great, true friendship from life and beyond life, adding a paranormal element that is warming and comforting rather than frightening or strange.  It is a testament to John’s writing skill that you accept the supernatural premise immediately and naturally. Of course such a strong friendship, which is more like a family tie than just companionship – of course it survives…

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  1. Micki Peluso's avatar
    Micki Peluso · ·

    Looks wonderful,, John. Another to add to my TBR list. Congrats!!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Micki.

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  2. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister's avatar
    Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · ·

    Looking forward to this, John

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Audrey.

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  3. macjam47's avatar
    macjam47 · ·

    Congrats on another well-deserved outstanding review.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Michelle. It was a welcome one. 😀

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        macjam47 · ·

        😊😊😊

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          John W. Howell · ·

          🙂

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    Rhonda · ·

    Just added to my TBR list. 🙂

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      John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Rhonda. I hope your like it. 🙂

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    rijanjks · ·

    What a wonderful review. Oh, for more time to read!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · ·

      I know right?

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  6. Bette A. Stevens's avatar
    Bette A. Stevens · ·

    Excellent review and I’m definitely looking forward to another great read from you! xo

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Bette

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    Billy Ray Chitwood · ·

    This is non-fiction: you’re a great author! This is a great REVIEW! ♥

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, BillRay. Yours was great as well.

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  8. Natalie Ducey's avatar
    Natalie Ducey · ·

    A fabulous review, John. Bravo! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Natalie.

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    patriciaruthsusan · ·

    Congratulations on this great review, John. 🙂 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar
      John W. Howell · ·

      Thank you, Suzanne. 😀

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