Review of 422:

[Okafor Prosper]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "422:" by Danny Range.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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23-year-old Bruno Marchesi looks to continue his progress not just away from his family's deeply rooted life in organized crime but also away from all the negativity that has seen him in and out of depression and on the verge of suicide a few times in the past. He hopes that he will get his big break at a job with an accounting firm so that he can fulfill his dreams of becoming rich legally while caring for his family. He gets the job after a passionate interview despite being the least qualified candidate, and things are looking up. Nevertheless, love at first sight for Sandra Haiz, who is his boss' mistress, presents a lot of complications. These complications will test Bruno's resolve in every way, especially with his mental health and his blatant dislike for cheating men after witnessing his grandma's suffering.

Danny Range has presented a highly engaging thriller in the form of his well-executed novel, 422: Scandalous, taking us deep into what it means to suffer from mental illness to the point of contemplating suicide while helping us see the significance of consistently working on ourselves if we are in a similar situation mentally. Since the story is told from the first-person perspective, as Bruno Marchesi is ironically in the driving seat of his chaotic story, there is an element of reality to this fiction story, and readers will find it very easy to relate to Bruno.

The author has done a fantastic job in the development of Bruno as a character with immense depth. His main desire of wanting a better life for himself and his family, despite his background, piqued my interest, and Danny Range does well to highlight not just the passionate and caring attitudes that serve him well on his journey but also the demons in him that attempt to jeopardize everything he has worked for. The law of attraction is also explored, as Bruno attempts to employ its principles in achieving his main goals.

As you root for the main character to succeed in his endeavors, his past life in the streets continues to haunt him in different ways. So, when he finds himself in a difficult situation involving his boss and his love interest, he is forced to choose between running back to his old life or ending it all as key solutions. I found every aspect of his story highly suspenseful, as I felt his frustrations and was constantly engrossed in what his next action would be and how it would affect everyone around him.

Furthermore, 422: Scandalous is an exceptionally well-edited book since I did not encounter any errors while reading. I cannot think of anything that I do not like about this riveting novel. On that note, the book deserves the maximum rating of four out of four stars. The book is also not short of sexual scenes and profanity, with the kind of violence to be expected in a world of crimes and drug abuse well displayed in several parts of the story. Mature readers who enjoy intense thrillers and touching stories will love this book. If you may be triggered by drug use and violence, you should not pick up this book.

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[Pearl Thomas]

The plot is very intriguing. I would love to know more about Bruno, his personality, and his situation. Especially about his mental illness (it really bothers me when mental illnesses are misrepresented in books or movies). Amazing review.

[Luchris_michael]

The plot is an intriguing one. It's never easy to do the right thing. I would love to read the book. Good review.

[Deprise Evans]

The plot is so captivating. It leaves me wanting to know just how Bruno's story turns out. I'll have to read this one! Thank you for your great review!

[Chinaza Nnabuenyi]

Choosing a different path to take in life and leaving your past behind, is likely the most difficult decision to take. I love this review.

[Ananya Dash]

The character development of Bruno seems interesting. Being a huge fan of the thriller genre, I think I should give this book a shot. Good review.

[NetMassimo]

This seems like an intriguing crime thriller that digs into the protagonist's mind in a suspsenseful story. Thank you for your great review!

[Kanika Tandon]

This sounds like an interesting book. I find the plot quite intriguing. Crime thriller and suspense is a very common theme but when you throw mental health so blatantly, that is different ball game. I would love to check this out. The review was fantastic btw.

[Salah bourouba]

its rare to see the bad guy turning good and wanting to leave the wild life, interesting book, grezt review

[Amy Luman]

I can truly relate to the concept of not wanting to follow in the footsteps of your parents. I appreciate his resolve to do things his own way. Thanks for the review.

[Chelsea Elaine S]

This is a well-written review. I'm about to read this book and I feel excited. Thank you for sharing your insight.

[Brenda Creech]

This sounds like an intense and intriguing book! Lots of action for sure! It sounds like Bruno has had it tough in his personal life and his career life! Sometimes life hits hard and decisions are difficult to make. Thanks for the excellent review!

[Asma Aisha Ansari]

Bruno made the right choice by leaving his dishonest and criminal family behind to create a better life for himself. No wonder most readers will root for him.

[tarafarah7]

Told in the first person POV, today's BOTD is a thriller filled with action and high suspense about a man looking to move forward, away from a life of crime, violence, and drugs. Readers of the genre will appreciate deep characterization and the storyline's focus on mental health, both of which bring the story to life in a realistic, relatable way. Thank you for the awesome review and keep up the great work!

[AntonelaMaria]

Thank you for your informative review. I can see from it how chaotic and intense the storyline is. I'm not much of a thriller reader and this one seems intriguing. Not sure I will read it though.