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Review:  The Strange Case of the Missing Madonna [Yotna El'toub]
	   (MF,FF,MM(suggested),MC,NC,magic. Caution: blasphemous)


Storyline

<Brief outline only>

This is the 2nd story in the Holmes & Hove series. The author has warned of 
blasphemous content as well as the usual sexual activities.


Authors own summary:

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***Summary***

Ned and Brighton are asked to recover a stolen icon for the
church. The icon has remained hidden for centuries due to its
contentious content. Shadowy organisations are moving towards a
future that threatens the very fabric of society.

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Merits

<What was worthy of comment>

The author sets the scene and describes it well. You can almost see it come 
to life.

For example:

<The long room echoed the shuffling steps in muted tones. Soon the
hushed group was fully assembled. They stood erectly with their
flowing robes stilled in the silent air. One stepped forward from
the ranks, confidently he made his way to the rear of a mock-
altar. Once there, he reached up and grasped an unseen cord. An
intake of hallowed breath sounded around the room as dark eyes
gazed upon their prize, drinking in the depravity depicted.>

The style of writing also identifies with the Victoriana era in which the 
story is set.

Demerits

<What detracted from the story>

Now this is difficult as I have read the story many times. I could mention 
the spelling mistakes and punctuation but I realise that I am looking at the 
finished version.

Sometimes the story seems to be slightly muddled. I'm not sure if this is 
deliberate though. The author likes to keep the mystery for the reader as 
well.

Atmosphere <How well evolved was the environment>
Marks out of  20

<17>

As I mentioned earlier, Yotna is good at setting the scene. You can almost 
picture it happening. His descriptions take all senses into account e.g. 
sight and sound.



Workflow

<How well did the story progress and develop>
Marks out of  20

<18>

It managed to flow surprisingly well. I say surprisingly because I actually 
wanted to find out about the illuminati's plan and how the story was going 
to fit together.

Eroticism

<Just how erotic a read is this (erotic, not sexy!)>
Marks out of  20

<10>

Now this is the difficult part. What sort of story do I find erotic? Not 
many I must admit. Obviously in this story, the sex played a major part but 
erotic? No way!

Mechanics

<The boring bit, grammar, typo's etc.>
Marks out of 20

<18>

Now this could be considered to be part of my effort as I proof for Yotna 
but when does he take notice of what I say? He still likes his comma's a lot 
more than his full stops.

Impression

<What did I feel having read the story, did I want to read
more?>

<17>

Marks out of 20

I'm afraid that Yotna and I like totally different things. I'm not into the 
stories that he writes about and he probably feels the same way about mine. 
I can't deny that this one's good though. The on-going mystery did make me 
want to read the next part and the style it was written in gave me a giggle 
at times.

Total score

80 Yotties out of 100.



Readability guide     00-19 must try harder.
                           20-39 needs development
                           40-59 readable
                           60-79 good read
                           80-99 should read
                           100 reserved for my stories :-)

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