Review of The Trenches
Posted: 16 Feb 2024, 05:46
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Trenches" by D. Morrow Jr..]
The Trenches by D. Morrow Jr. starts with a convict named Mano telling his cellmate how he ended up in Atwater United States Federal Penitentiary with a life sentence. He recalls how he and his childhood friend Bucca rose to the top of drug dealing gangs before everything went downhill, and he ended up in prison. Mano and Bucca were nothing but minor players in the streets of Chicago when they started to take over other gangs and eliminate opposition. They cunningly started gathering loyal members for their gang and controlling the whole Darkside, consisting of a seven-block radius full of gangster disciples. Their sudden rise to top positions didn't go unnoticed by the other players. What followed was a battle of wits, strategy, betrayal, and bloodshed. Read The Trenches to find out how Mano and Bucca climbed to the top positions and crashed back down within a mere two years.
The story is a raw and truthful depiction of the lives of gangsters and drug dealers in the United States. The author used his personal experiences to create authentic characters with appropriate diction and mannerisms. Mano is cunning and ruthless, yet is loyal and caring towards his friends and girlfriend. Bucca has more muscles than brains and has a playful part. His devotion to Mano is steadfast, even under the most challenging circumstances. These diversities make them relatable and believable. It was easy to imagine their initial struggles and eventual achievements. Other characters like Fredo, Felisha, Porsha, Syko, and Money were also appropriately created.
The story is reasonably fast-paced, with the suspense building from the first chapter. It took some time for me to adjust to the diction, but once I did, I couldn't put the book down. Mano and his group encountered betrayal and double-dealing by those around him, as well as an inquiry by federal agents Jack Fazar and Robert Ernst. As is the case with drug dealers and gangsters, their lives were roller-coaster. The tender moments between the men and their love interests help balance the shocking events of murder and ruthless conspiracy. The story is styled as flashbacks, and the date stamps at the beginning of each chapter make it easy to understand the timelines of the events. The book contains extensive profanities, but given the theme, it is justifiable.
I encountered minor errors while reading. The author did an admirable job of narrating an authentic story of crime and retaliation. I rate this book 4 out of 5 due to its well-paced narrative and realistic characters.
I recommend this book to mature readers due to the amount of violence and profanities. This book will excite readers who enjoy gangster and crime stories.
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The Trenches
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The Trenches by D. Morrow Jr. starts with a convict named Mano telling his cellmate how he ended up in Atwater United States Federal Penitentiary with a life sentence. He recalls how he and his childhood friend Bucca rose to the top of drug dealing gangs before everything went downhill, and he ended up in prison. Mano and Bucca were nothing but minor players in the streets of Chicago when they started to take over other gangs and eliminate opposition. They cunningly started gathering loyal members for their gang and controlling the whole Darkside, consisting of a seven-block radius full of gangster disciples. Their sudden rise to top positions didn't go unnoticed by the other players. What followed was a battle of wits, strategy, betrayal, and bloodshed. Read The Trenches to find out how Mano and Bucca climbed to the top positions and crashed back down within a mere two years.
The story is a raw and truthful depiction of the lives of gangsters and drug dealers in the United States. The author used his personal experiences to create authentic characters with appropriate diction and mannerisms. Mano is cunning and ruthless, yet is loyal and caring towards his friends and girlfriend. Bucca has more muscles than brains and has a playful part. His devotion to Mano is steadfast, even under the most challenging circumstances. These diversities make them relatable and believable. It was easy to imagine their initial struggles and eventual achievements. Other characters like Fredo, Felisha, Porsha, Syko, and Money were also appropriately created.
The story is reasonably fast-paced, with the suspense building from the first chapter. It took some time for me to adjust to the diction, but once I did, I couldn't put the book down. Mano and his group encountered betrayal and double-dealing by those around him, as well as an inquiry by federal agents Jack Fazar and Robert Ernst. As is the case with drug dealers and gangsters, their lives were roller-coaster. The tender moments between the men and their love interests help balance the shocking events of murder and ruthless conspiracy. The story is styled as flashbacks, and the date stamps at the beginning of each chapter make it easy to understand the timelines of the events. The book contains extensive profanities, but given the theme, it is justifiable.
I encountered minor errors while reading. The author did an admirable job of narrating an authentic story of crime and retaliation. I rate this book 4 out of 5 due to its well-paced narrative and realistic characters.
I recommend this book to mature readers due to the amount of violence and profanities. This book will excite readers who enjoy gangster and crime stories.
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The Trenches
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
