Review: Historical novel set in gangland Chicago
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 30, 2012
The love story that blossoms between Rosemary and Antonio is one that has crossed the ages from the parental disapproval of Romeo and Juliet's tragic end to Westside Story's gang driven battles. The historical novel starts with a twist that isn't explained until the end of the novel, allowing Ms. Fostino to draw the reader toward the end with colorful and detailed descriptions of the settings and the characters. Rosemary and Antonio, set in 1928 gangster ruled Chicago, has excellent plot and character development providing the reader the opportunity to grow attached to the lovers. I would have given it a higher star rating, except that the book could use a professional editor's services.(This paragraph was written a few days later. I have been in touch with the author, and she is updating the editing for this book. I'm certain that you would enjoy it now, but you'd enjoy it even more once the editing is finished. I plan to stay in touch with her, so I'll put another note in my review later to let you know when the editing is complete. PJL 10-1-12.)