Review of The Road to Moresco

[Magdalyne chebet]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Road to Moresco" by Mark Jamilkowski.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"The Road to Moresco" by Mark Jamilkowski is an incredible and well-crafted historical story that specifically explores a certain family's history. Giuseppe and Francesca were two beautiful couples who experienced an extremely destructive earthquake and tsunami that displaced them and forced them to relocate to a small town called Santa Teresa di Riva. War erupts, and Giuseppe passes in a fight due to political unrest. Later on, Francesca was forced to raise Marcello alone, though as war approached their city, she passed on after being shot. Marcello became determined to be a vessel of change through his music, but later on he died, leaving his wife Maria Luisa with an unborn child. Maria Luisa's life with her family faces an extremely sad situation. Will Maria Luisa escape this sad story? Will she be able to balance her career and raise her children well?. Get a copy of this incredible book to learn more and uncover the truth.

This story was thought-provoking and interesting, though filled with sad situations. It perfectly conveyed its message in a sad yet captivating manner. It is a story that explains deeply the challenges and negative impacts war can have on families. This particular family lost most of its loved ones down the generations due to war. Women are at the centre of these difficult situations, like falling in love and later losing their lovers, being assaulted as a result of war, being sexually harassed by alcoholic husbands like Chiara's husband, and having to raise sons and daughters alone.

I enjoyed reading this story. Everything in this book kept me on edge. I had to read it over and over again because it was heartwarming and emotionally enriching. I literally cried because of some sad instances in this book. I liked how the characters were unique and well developed, with each of them fitting perfectly into their roles. Each event and situation was vividly described, making the story realistic, especially the dialogue in it, which made it more engaging. The images, like maps, made it easier for me to track movements in the story and know the territorial boundaries where war was imminent. The book had rather few instances of profanity. It was well edited, and I found nothing to dislike about this book because it was immersive, engaging, and of great educational value. I give this book a rating of 5 stars out of 5 for the reasons I listed about this incredible tale.

Women are the perfect readers for this book, as it encourages them to stay strong, committed, and keen on who to marry. It stresses taking time and reevaluating their decisions instead of rushing and taking heed of advice from seniors, as it's important to avoid entering into abusive relationships. I therefore recommend it to women and young adults.

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The Road to Moresco
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