I usually post about the Divine Comedy on a Monday, but as author Daniel Kemp has his book Why on promotion for the next few days and I have just read it, it am switching my posts around and will share about Canto 6 of the Divine Comedy on Wednesday. You can read Daniel’s promotional post here: https://theauthordannykemp.com/2021/10/03/free-kindle-8/
What Amazon says
Why? Is a story set in a web of despair, sex, unreachable emotion and love.One man’s crippling injuries, caused by an unprovoked, vicious attack, ruins the lives of everyone around him. This includes Terry Meadows, a nineteen-year-old boy who falls in love with the main character’s daughter Laura, twenty-seven years before the opening of the story.The twisted, interconnecting matrix in which Francis, Laura’s father, lives, destroys and distorts his daughter’s image of life beyond repair. It is a sad tragedy with an unexpected ending.
My review
Why is a most unusual romance between 19-year old Teri and Laura, the young and beautiful daughter of a crippled and vicious gangster. While out on the prowl one evening, Teri picks up an older woman of colour who invites him home for an evening of uncomplicated sex. Sammy is exotic and provocative, and Teri can’t resist. The evening doesn’t turn out as planned when Sammy’s daughter, Laura, and husband, Francis, turn out to be unexpectedly at home.
Teri is lucky to only be ‘carefully’ beaten by Francis’ henchman, Gary. After the two criminals depart, Teri is left with Laura who tells him how her father came to be crippled before she was born, and the details of the twisted sexual games he plays with his wife and her various lovers. Fascinated by Laura and attracted by the life of luxury Francis waves under his nose, Teri starts working for Francis.
Francis is a deeply disturbed and mentally twisted man who take a perverse pleasure in tormenting his already emotionally damaged wife. He is filled with rage and anger at everyone and the world in general, and deliberately tries to play with the minds and emotions of everyone he engages with. Sadly, Francis doesn’t exhibit a single redeeming feature and it is impossible for the reader to pity him, despite his terrible disability.
Laura is disturbed sole. She has a huge heart and lovely personality which is what draws Teri to her. The mental abuse she has experienced her whole life due to her father’s inhuman behaviour and her mother’s bizarre sexual activities are a huge burden on her shoulders. Laura is a victim and her story is compelling. It is impossible not to root for Laura and hope that she is able to conquer her past and many psychological traumas.
Teri is young and misguided at the beginning of this story. He is easily influenced by promises of sex and money and has little conscience about going after both. His character experiences the most growth in this story as he goes from an impetuous and naive youngster to a man who wants to change his life’s path and give his children a better future.
Why is an excellent and complex story which exposes the hypocrisy, debauchery, and corruption that plagues the lifestyles of the world’s most wealthy and influential people.
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Wow, Why sounds really compelling. Excellent review, Robbie!
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Hi Priscilla, Danny writes complex and intriguing books and that’s something I really appreciate.
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Thank you for this wonderful review, Robbie. I truly appreciate it.
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It is my pleasure, Danny. I do enjoy your books very much.
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You’re very kind.
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Interesting review, Robbie!
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I know Daniel is an excellent author, I don’t think this one is for me, but I wish him well. It sounds like a complex tale, and I’m sure he’s handled it deftly.
Insightful review, Robbie!
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Hi Mae, this story is complex and disturbing. I enjoyed it very much.
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The book sounds intense!
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Hi Liz, it is intense. Danny is a very good writer.
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I’m gathering that from his reviews, which are very impressive.
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A terrific review of what sounds like a fascinating book, Robbie!
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Thanks Dave, I did enjoy this story very much.
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This sounds like a complex and poignant story. Best wishes to the author. Thanks for sharing, Robbie.
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My pleasure, Staci. This is an excellent story. I do enjoy Danny’s writing.
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It sounds so sad but I bet contains many truths. I love the line “Francis doesn’t exhibit a single redeeming feature”.
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HI Jacqui, Francis really is a horrible man. Some people are just awful. I enjoyed this story very much and I wonder how Danny knows all the things he does about the British upper classes and wealthy criminals.
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ITV, BritBox and Acorn? Plus a myriad of authors from Hill, Dexter to Welsh?
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Driving a taxi in London couldn’t have hurt, either.
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Yes, you make a good point Phil about driving a taxi. I’m sure taxi drivers get to see a lot.
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Sounds an interesting tale. Good review of yours, Robbie.
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Thank you, Stevie. I really enjoy Danny’s writing and this book was no exception.
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Great review I couldn’t resist adding it to my TBR list.
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I’m glad this book appeals to you, Denise. I enjoy Daniel’s writing very much.
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What a great review, Robbie. This sounds like a complex and dark read with lots of great imagery. Thank you for sharing and congrats to Daniel!
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Hi Jan, I’m glad you enjoyed this review. It’s a good read.
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Thanks, Robbie. I have some of the author’s works on my Kindle, but I hadn’t heard about this one. Thanks for the recommendation and congratulations to Danny.
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Hi Olga, I have read a number of Danny’s books and really enjoyed them all. I love this style of writing and all the intrigue and espionage.
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Hi Robbie. Thanks for your review, it’s quite eloquent.
I think I knew Francis, so not a good idea for me to read. LOL.
Hugs on the wing.
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Oh dear, Teagan, I am sorry knew someone like this. Francis is a very bad fellow. He did suffer a terrible experience and fate, but that doesn’t excuse his treatment of his wife and daughter.
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wonderful review, Robbie. I wish Daniel the best…
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Thank you, Jim.
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you are welcome, Robbie!
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Engrossing review Robbie. Just grabbed my copy! Congrats to Danny. I look forward to reading. ❤
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Hi Debby, I hope you enjoy this book. I find the criminal world Danny describes in his books completely fascinating.
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I appreciate your reviews Robbie and look forward to reading. xx
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This sounds like a very detailed, complicated and interesting story. So glad you enjoyed it, Robbie.
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Hi Carla, Danny is a detailed and complicated writer which is probably why I like his writing so much. His books draw me in and the characters become real.
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Great review, Robbie, and Congrats to Danny. The story sounds intense and intriguing.
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Hi Lauren, intense and intriguing is a very good description. I like Danny’s writing very much.
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