Review of The Painting

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Painting" by Michael C Reid.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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The Painting by Michael C. Reid is a novel that details the life of the character Roberto, who resides in Cuba under the government led by Fidel Castro. From an early teenage age, Roberto has had a spirit of not settling for less. He is determined to obtain freedom from the rule of the government. When he and his brother are given a painting by his old friend as compensation for lending him a hand as he vacated, he comes to realize that most of the painters in the country were oppressed and harassed due to their differing views on the government.

Roberto is still adamant about succeeding in life, even though his frequent incarceration finally causes him to lose his military position. He decides to relocate to the United States in order to pursue his artistic career as a trader of Cuban paintings without harassment, as the circumstances in Cuba do not align with his aspirations. Incorporating a genuine story into fiction, the author maintains the authenticity of the actual events while crafting captivating narrative turns and suspenseful dialogue that keep the reader guessing.

The way the author skillfully tells the story of the man and the times in which the interactions took place is what I enjoyed most about the book. I was able to concentrate on the book because of how professionally edited it is. Nonetheless, the novel has instances of foreign language usage, particularly during character dialogue.

Nothing in the book bothered me negatively. I was interested in the book from the very beginning to the very end. What impressed me about Roberto was his unwavering desire to survive the horrible punishment he received under Cuban law and his unwavering determination to achieve freedom. 

Anyone who likes reading about historical encounters should definitely read this book. Because of its inspirational substance, I rate this book five out of five stars. I recommend this book to anyone who likes history.

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