Review of Gringo

[Lizaan Du Toit]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Gringo" by Dan "Tito" Davis.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Gringo - My life on the edge as an international fugitive tells the story of Dan "Tito" Davids and the extraordinary events that made up his life. Dan's captivating tale began when he was a young boy coming humble beginnings and raised in a middle-class family. Dan always strived to have more, and his lust for money pushes him to make a set of bad choices leading to his imprisonment and many other events described in the book.

The main idea of Gringo - My life on the edge as an international fugitive is to trace Dan’s path to becoming an international fugitive. The book takes readers from his humble childhood in South Dakota to his studies at Black Hills State College and his relocation to Las Vegas where he met his wife. Eventually, ending up on the run due to a betrayal from a trusted friend and associate.

The rollercoaster that makes up his life started when he was introduced to a drug called "White crosses" by Ted Jenkins. Recognizing the potential to make money, Dan grabbed the opportunity, and his life as a drug dealer began. As with such lifestyles, things soon escalated, and he found himself dealing with much larger quantities, greater sums of money, and escalating dangers.

The advantage of the book is the details describing certain events during his early years because it fills in many holes and helps eliminate misconceptions about his life. Readers can see Dan as a person and not just as a drug dealer or fugitive. Peter Conti's writing style is straightforward and understandable for every almost reader. Peter made sure to provide accurate details in chronological order.

The supporting characters are diverse but often remind us too much of fictional characters in movies and books. Even though they do not elaborate much about their backstories, these characters contribute constructively
to the overall storyline. Peter Conti makes a reasonable effort to present the truth entertainingly through his writing style. Each chapter gives you more details of the person behind the scenes.

Due to the content of this book, it is only suitable for more mature readers and would be recommended only for adults with only a few instances of vulgar words that could offend sensitive readers.

Overall, I enjoyed reading it. An enticing storyline and great editing contribute to my rating of 4 out of 4 stars.

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Gringo
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