Official Review: Dante’s Choice by David Lisenby

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Dante’s Choice" by David Lisenby.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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The protagonist, Damien Lawrence, just got out of prison, where he had been incarcerated for twelve years. Now that he is a free man, he is happy and excited. However, his mother is in terrible shape because of substance abuse, and his younger brother, Dante, is nowhere to be seen. Damien is faced with tough choices as he has to quickly decide what to do next. He now knows that his street-gangster lifestyle is dangerous to himself and his loved ones.

Furthermore, regarding the twelve years in prison, Damien has people to blame. He is not ready to live and let live, although he doesn’t want to go back to his old ways. Sex, drugs, and violence have never contributed positively to making anyone successful and respectable in society. Damien knows this and feels responsible for being such a terrible example to his little brother. He is also blaming himself for letting down his family and vows to make it right.

I loved how brilliantly the author developed the characters. The gangster-like attitude made the narrative unique. As a reader, I could easily see why the protagonist had to make the choices he made. However, as a reviewer, I felt like the protagonist needed mentors to add some depth to his thoughts. I believe that a young, economically disadvantaged man in the middle of a social crisis would need guidance more than guns.

Dante’s Choice: Through the Eyes of a Menace by David Lisenby is an epic story. It may be a bit difficult to understand, as the slang used can be very confusing. The author went straight into the American ghetto and brought forth the psychology, the wits, and the choices it presents to the resident men and women. The book provided an invaluable insight into how the streets can mold young people’s minds and shape their views on life and success.

I liked how the author structured the book. The use of slang is perfect and was delivered just right. However, I felt like the sex scenes were a bit exaggerated. It is the only part that I didn’t like in the book. In this regard, I, therefore, wouldn’t recommend this book to younger readers. However, readers interested in action and those who aren’t bothered by violence and bloody scenes will enjoy this story. The book is professionally edited, as I encountered very few errors that didn't water down its quality. Therefore, I rate Dante’s Choice: Through the Eyes of a Menace by David Lisenby 4 out of 4 stars.

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[Tablito]

Damien owning up that he led his younger brother astray and his desire to make it right must have brought their three member family back to the right track.

[Mtibza eM]

It seems like a good read. I just wonder what's the conflict though in this book. Him seeking revenge or maybe he just wants to restart his life but the society is not so opening.

[derialist]

I don't think Damien would let the people responsible for him being in prison get away with it. I'm curious what his choice will be.

[Sararob06]

There is no guidebook to life after prison and it seems that Damien is doing the best he can. Hopefully his younger brother can learn from his mistakes and Damien can move on in a productive manner.

[Atieno Magero]

Great review! This seems like a good book to read. Dante's story is very interesting and I'd like to see how things turn out for him. I'm definitely going to be reading this book.

[Shahina C A]

I really want to know the life of the protagonist before and after he went to jail. Great review

[Fozia RYK]

The police, the jail, the crime, the thriller actions and all other elements related to your interest have been included in your review by you. Thanks for your efforts

[NetMassimo]

This seems like an intense crime fiction addressing difficult elements in a great development of plot and characters. Thank you for your great review!

[Judith Lloy]

While is sounds too graphic for my taste, I think the premise sounds interesting. A realistic challenge that ones in his circumstances often face. Thanks for the detailed review.

[Suzer6440 xyz]

This review makes me want to grab this book off my bookshelves and dive right in. I’m not sure if the violence will be too much for me but it sounds like it is worth a try. Great job summarizing this . Sounds like it’s very intense and there are a lot of choices to be made.