THE MEDVEDITSA

The plot is set in Italy. I love how the authors introduced us to the characters. Meet Anderson Marks one of the main characters, is a man who loved elegance. He had a thing for designer clothes, was neat and loved to look good; A habit that was common among him and his two brothers. From the first chapter, I could tell a little about Anderson. A man who wore a shirt which had his initials embroidered not only loved self but shows a bit of pride in his personality. His encounter with Lelah Ghassan, an immigrant girl from Syria, added a little action to the chapter. 

Lelah’s past was full of challenges. I could tell from her tone that all she felt was agony. Anderson stood there, lending Lelah an ear as she recounted her tragic journey. She narrated how she saw people drown, others getting beaten by soldiers, how women got sexually assaulted and how children got separated from their families; she was running away from bad guys. The book started on a sad note for me. Lelah Ghassan’s story and mentioning the death of Anderson’s father in a plane crash were excruciating to read.

The characters, especially the main character and his connection with others and the events around him made this book fantastic. I enjoyed reading about Anderson, and the relationship between his brothers Easton and Bailey. Anderson always thought about his brothers. I loved that trait in him. All the three were different; Easton was a little touchy and dearly loved his siblings. Bailey was scholarly and most authoritative among the three.

The authors’ use of vivid description when talking about practically everything in the book is one of the many things that makes “The Medveditsa” interesting. From the beginning, Andy Lanigan and D. Moore Linden gave the reader a clear picture of the scenes in the book. When talking about Florence, The authors explicitly described the Italian city, making the reader form a mental picture of the structures and buildings mentioned. When talking about a character, the authors clearly stated their traits and physical features that one could easily see the said character as they read the book.

Andy Lanigan and D. Moore Linden were creative in the book, having formed an amazing and thrilling piece of literature that is both easy to read and captivating for the mind. The storyline gets better in every chapter as both the major and minor characters play their respective roles. 

“The Medveditsa” is an entertaining book that will leave the reader longing for a sequel. The literary and stylistic devices were impressive and gave the book an aesthetic appeal. Reading through the chapters was an exciting experience. The themes like immigrants, sibling bond, death, love and general life covered in the book were incredibly highlighted in between the lines.

This book is for anyone who enjoys reading thrilling stories which have an easy flow. There is no defined age bracket for the targeted readers of this book. Teens, young adults, students, senior citizens and literature enthusiasts will all enjoy reading “The Medveditsa”. It is a good-read; full of action, and adventure,  and you will definitely have a great time once you commence the first chapter.