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A review by kricks2016
Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark T. Sullivan
5.0
I would probably give this a 4.5. I thoroughly enjoyed this story of a forgotten hero of WWII. I knew little of the Italian front of the war, and this book gave significant insight into what was going on in Italy. Pino's story is incredible! A lot of right place/right time involved him in some pretty awesome historical moments, and I thoroughly enjoyed the story.
That said, as other reviewers mention, the dialogue is painful at times. I think the author had a bet with someone on how many times his editor would allow him to use the word "elegant" in internal monologues.
But, the story, which it seems the author made a real effort to get right, was awesome. I appreciate a well-researched biopic (can I use that term for a book?) and I like to hear about said research, which was something the author addressed a bit in the beginning, and wrapped up at the end. He definitely did his homework, and it made all the difference.
I wish he'd gotten a little help writing dialogue, and this would have been a home run.
That said, as other reviewers mention, the dialogue is painful at times. I think the author had a bet with someone on how many times his editor would allow him to use the word "elegant" in internal monologues.
But, the story, which it seems the author made a real effort to get right, was awesome. I appreciate a well-researched biopic (can I use that term for a book?) and I like to hear about said research, which was something the author addressed a bit in the beginning, and wrapped up at the end. He definitely did his homework, and it made all the difference.
I wish he'd gotten a little help writing dialogue, and this would have been a home run.