Review of The Painting

[Bose Iyokowa]

[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 book based on the true life story of Roberto Ramos talking about the real life events Ramos faced when he was in Cuba and how he was able to escape from Cuba. The book explores themes of political oppression, self-discovery, family bonds, freedom, and determination. The book revolves around Ramos, a man who grew up in Cuba with his family during the regime of a very oppressive leader and a betrayal of the idea of revolution.

Ramos soon found a passion for art and painting, which was not welcomed in Cuba at the time. This led to Ramos facing a series of problems. The story talks about the unjustified arrest and imprisonment faced by Ramos the betrayal and his eventual escape from Cuba. The book gave detailed information on some of the unimaginable misery, suffering, and hardship faced by the people of Cuba.

One character I really admired in the book was Roberto Ramos. Ramos's courage, his unwavering determination, and his faith are some of the things that made me love him. Even when he was arrested, he did not give up on his dream of becoming an art and painting collector. He did not oppress people, even though he had good Taekwondo skills. The part of this book that really resonated with me was when Ramos showed kindness to a man who just got out of prison and did not have anything to cater for his family.

This made me realize how important it is to show kindness to people in need. The author did an amazing job, and I commend his writing skills. I also love how the author was able to explore significant personal and political themes. The author's detailed narrative made the book enjoyable to read. I would recommend this book to readers who appreciate stories of resilience and political struggles as it was exceptionally well-edited and error-free.

I found nothing to dislike about this book. The book was well-written, and the author did an amazing job. I gave it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars because the author tells Roberto Ramos's true story in an involving and flexible way. Also calling out themes of political rule, self-discovery, family ties, freedom, and settlement, the book vividly describes Ramos' experiences in Cuba. Ramos is a brilliant individual because of his strength and constant devotion to pursuing his love for art despite many obstacles. His act of kindness, even in the most difficult situations, makes his character very admirable.

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The Painting
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