Review of 422:
Posted: 26 Sep 2021, 16:30
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "422:" by Danny Range.]
23-year-old Bruno Marchesi looks to continue his progress not just away from his family's deeply rooted life in organized crime but also away from all the negativity that has seen him in and out of depression and on the verge of suicide a few times in the past. He hopes that he will get his big break at a job with an accounting firm so that he can fulfill his dreams of becoming rich legally while caring for his family. He gets the job after a passionate interview despite being the least qualified candidate, and things are looking up. Nevertheless, love at first sight for Sandra Haiz, who is his boss' mistress, presents a lot of complications. These complications will test Bruno's resolve in every way, especially with his mental health and his blatant dislike for cheating men after witnessing his grandma's suffering.
Danny Range has presented a highly engaging thriller in the form of his well-executed novel, 422: Scandalous, taking us deep into what it means to suffer from mental illness to the point of contemplating suicide while helping us see the significance of consistently working on ourselves if we are in a similar situation mentally. Since the story is told from the first-person perspective, as Bruno Marchesi is ironically in the driving seat of his chaotic story, there is an element of reality to this fiction story, and readers will find it very easy to relate to Bruno.
The author has done a fantastic job in the development of Bruno as a character with immense depth. His main desire of wanting a better life for himself and his family, despite his background, piqued my interest, and Danny Range does well to highlight not just the passionate and caring attitudes that serve him well on his journey but also the demons in him that attempt to jeopardize everything he has worked for. The law of attraction is also explored, as Bruno attempts to employ its principles in achieving his main goals.
As you root for the main character to succeed in his endeavors, his past life in the streets continues to haunt him in different ways. So, when he finds himself in a difficult situation involving his boss and his love interest, he is forced to choose between running back to his old life or ending it all as key solutions. I found every aspect of his story highly suspenseful, as I felt his frustrations and was constantly engrossed in what his next action would be and how it would affect everyone around him.
Furthermore, 422: Scandalous is an exceptionally well-edited book since I did not encounter any errors while reading. I cannot think of anything that I do not like about this riveting novel. On that note, the book deserves the maximum rating of four out of four stars. The book is also not short of sexual scenes and profanity, with the kind of violence to be expected in a world of crimes and drug abuse well displayed in several parts of the story. Mature readers who enjoy intense thrillers and touching stories will love this book. If you may be triggered by drug use and violence, you should not pick up this book.
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422:
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23-year-old Bruno Marchesi looks to continue his progress not just away from his family's deeply rooted life in organized crime but also away from all the negativity that has seen him in and out of depression and on the verge of suicide a few times in the past. He hopes that he will get his big break at a job with an accounting firm so that he can fulfill his dreams of becoming rich legally while caring for his family. He gets the job after a passionate interview despite being the least qualified candidate, and things are looking up. Nevertheless, love at first sight for Sandra Haiz, who is his boss' mistress, presents a lot of complications. These complications will test Bruno's resolve in every way, especially with his mental health and his blatant dislike for cheating men after witnessing his grandma's suffering.
Danny Range has presented a highly engaging thriller in the form of his well-executed novel, 422: Scandalous, taking us deep into what it means to suffer from mental illness to the point of contemplating suicide while helping us see the significance of consistently working on ourselves if we are in a similar situation mentally. Since the story is told from the first-person perspective, as Bruno Marchesi is ironically in the driving seat of his chaotic story, there is an element of reality to this fiction story, and readers will find it very easy to relate to Bruno.
The author has done a fantastic job in the development of Bruno as a character with immense depth. His main desire of wanting a better life for himself and his family, despite his background, piqued my interest, and Danny Range does well to highlight not just the passionate and caring attitudes that serve him well on his journey but also the demons in him that attempt to jeopardize everything he has worked for. The law of attraction is also explored, as Bruno attempts to employ its principles in achieving his main goals.
As you root for the main character to succeed in his endeavors, his past life in the streets continues to haunt him in different ways. So, when he finds himself in a difficult situation involving his boss and his love interest, he is forced to choose between running back to his old life or ending it all as key solutions. I found every aspect of his story highly suspenseful, as I felt his frustrations and was constantly engrossed in what his next action would be and how it would affect everyone around him.
Furthermore, 422: Scandalous is an exceptionally well-edited book since I did not encounter any errors while reading. I cannot think of anything that I do not like about this riveting novel. On that note, the book deserves the maximum rating of four out of four stars. The book is also not short of sexual scenes and profanity, with the kind of violence to be expected in a world of crimes and drug abuse well displayed in several parts of the story. Mature readers who enjoy intense thrillers and touching stories will love this book. If you may be triggered by drug use and violence, you should not pick up this book.
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422:
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
