Review: S.W. Frank far from disappoints with this book..LOVED IT!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 2, 2013
QUICK REVIEW - mature content reader discretion advised.4 STARS out of 5S.W. Frank far from disappoints with this book which is more of a precursor to her Alfonzo series which I adore.In Luzo we get some background on the man himself and an up close and personal look at how he along with two other siblings was left orphaned as children. Luzo Giacanti was sent to France for schooling and was not home when armed men stormed in to his childhood home and massacred his family in Italy. Being the eldest he was left to look after his two younger brothers the only survivors as they each assumed new identities and grew up separately.Eventually the boys come together as men to avenge the deaths of their loved ones in a battle that is still is taking place within the families. Thus the Alfonzo series ALFONZO.I can't say much without spoiling the book or the series that follows it. But I will say this.. Luzo starts in the 1940's and goes up to present day. However the time span more so catches you up to date with what is read in book 1 of the Alfonzo series. And is not so much a play by play of his life.The Writing- S.W. Frank is an AWESOME writer she pulls you in and in some instances spits you out with her writing depending on how she chooses to end a book. She captures the troubled America so well as it fights injustice at one of our low points in history.The Book itself- Luzo is more of a companion novel to go with her established series and I was sad to see it end. Btw, the ending was beautifully written and brought tears to my eyes.The Characters- One thing Frank showed was how deep love for a sibling can truly be. Luzo was a proud man with an iron will and he did whatever was necessary for those he loved. I was a tad disappointed that I did not get little more of Maria but this was not about her the focus was more so the man himself. Getting to know Sophie in the past just made me love her that much more. And her love for Carlo bounced right off the pages it was so endearing.I think it is safe to say that this author gave us what we needed to know and see for now because I am sure more of the past will be revealed in due time.