Official Review: Quando Dormo by Edward Izzi
Posted: 27 Feb 2020, 11:42
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Quando Dormo" by Edward Izzi.]
Dr. David Fazio had nightmares about crying babies and fires. He would sleepwalk and wake up in strange places. One morning he woke up with burns on his hands. It was the same day the news reported a fire at a nearby family-planning clinic. This positioned David to be the prime suspect as the arsonist. His job as an obstetrician with a strong pro-life stance had gained him much opposition and many enemies. The recently passed state law, requiring him to perform late-term abortions, placed him in a moral dilemma. Was he expressing his frustrations by destroying family-planning clinics? How could he prove his innocence when his own hands testified to involvement in the crime? Was he committing these crimes while sleepwalking?
Quando Dormo (When I Sleep) by Edward Izzi is a C/T/M/H book. It was an exciting thriller that was hard to put down. What I liked most about the book was the way the author kept the reader guessing until the very end. The development of several possible arsonists kept the tension high. David was one possibility with his sleepwalking and the unexplained burns on his hands. Other characters presented suspicious behaviors that made it seem as though David was the victim of a setup. I loved the author’s skillful ability to keep me guessing about the identity of the arsonist.
The character development was outstanding. David was an intriguing character who inspired me with his strong morals. I thought the author did an excellent job of portraying believable situations that could arise in the medical community when opposing beliefs collide. At the same time, while David strongly opposed abortion, he was lax in other moral beliefs. His permissive attitude in other areas helped him accumulate numerous enemies, especially within the hospital where he worked. This contradiction in moral positions made David a relatable character. We, too, can have strong convictions about one principle but vacillate on others.
Secondary characters were well developed. The author baited the plot with several possibilities for readers to explore as the arsonist. Carefully selected adjectives helped readers envision the personality of these characters. A woman described as “Cruella de Vil” evoked an immediate image of her role. The author took care to tie up all the side stories, resulting in a satisfying ending.
Unfortunately, this excellent story contained many spelling errors. “Woman” was frequently confused with “women.| In several places, the author misspelled “conscience” as “conscious.” The book contained profanity and allusions to sexual encounters. For these reasons, it is not suitable for younger readers.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars for its compelling story line and for the author's ability to make readers evaluate their reactions if faced with a similar situation. The number of grammar errors compelled me to lower the score. If you are searching for a riveting thriller mystery, this book is for you. This novel would also enthrall readers who enjoy stories with a medical-based theme.
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Quando Dormo
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Dr. David Fazio had nightmares about crying babies and fires. He would sleepwalk and wake up in strange places. One morning he woke up with burns on his hands. It was the same day the news reported a fire at a nearby family-planning clinic. This positioned David to be the prime suspect as the arsonist. His job as an obstetrician with a strong pro-life stance had gained him much opposition and many enemies. The recently passed state law, requiring him to perform late-term abortions, placed him in a moral dilemma. Was he expressing his frustrations by destroying family-planning clinics? How could he prove his innocence when his own hands testified to involvement in the crime? Was he committing these crimes while sleepwalking?
Quando Dormo (When I Sleep) by Edward Izzi is a C/T/M/H book. It was an exciting thriller that was hard to put down. What I liked most about the book was the way the author kept the reader guessing until the very end. The development of several possible arsonists kept the tension high. David was one possibility with his sleepwalking and the unexplained burns on his hands. Other characters presented suspicious behaviors that made it seem as though David was the victim of a setup. I loved the author’s skillful ability to keep me guessing about the identity of the arsonist.
The character development was outstanding. David was an intriguing character who inspired me with his strong morals. I thought the author did an excellent job of portraying believable situations that could arise in the medical community when opposing beliefs collide. At the same time, while David strongly opposed abortion, he was lax in other moral beliefs. His permissive attitude in other areas helped him accumulate numerous enemies, especially within the hospital where he worked. This contradiction in moral positions made David a relatable character. We, too, can have strong convictions about one principle but vacillate on others.
Secondary characters were well developed. The author baited the plot with several possibilities for readers to explore as the arsonist. Carefully selected adjectives helped readers envision the personality of these characters. A woman described as “Cruella de Vil” evoked an immediate image of her role. The author took care to tie up all the side stories, resulting in a satisfying ending.
Unfortunately, this excellent story contained many spelling errors. “Woman” was frequently confused with “women.| In several places, the author misspelled “conscience” as “conscious.” The book contained profanity and allusions to sexual encounters. For these reasons, it is not suitable for younger readers.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars for its compelling story line and for the author's ability to make readers evaluate their reactions if faced with a similar situation. The number of grammar errors compelled me to lower the score. If you are searching for a riveting thriller mystery, this book is for you. This novel would also enthrall readers who enjoy stories with a medical-based theme.
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Quando Dormo
View: on Bookshelves