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Reader reviewed by Jakle



The Life thats what they call it when youre a mobster. But even for those who try hardest not to be involved are always and permanently effected. At least thats the case if youre the son of the most powerful mob-boss in New York. Son of the Mob is a great realistic fiction with romance, action, and a little comedy mixed in. The book is narrated in 1st person; Vince Luca is the only male Luca that isnt involved in organized crime. At one point in the book Vince finds a knocked-out man, who owes his Dad money, in his trunk while hes on his first date in a long time. Though Vinces Dad understands his choice not to enter the family business and promises not to include him in anything that has to do with the mob, he always seems to get mixed up in it. The only time hes away from his mob family is when hes at school, but he finds trouble there too, or more like trouble finds him. Vince is playing in a school football game and the other team wont even attempt to tackle him because they think if they hurt him his Dad will hurt them. Its after the game that he meets Kendra Bightly, the school reporter. She keeps bugging him with questions that just annoy him. Later they meet at a frat party and kiss but are separated by a bunch of dancing college students. Yet their paths cross again when they are both at the nurses office, it turns out that when they kissed lice traveled from her hair to his hair. They have to leave school so they go to the supermarket together to get head lice shampoo and other lice exterminating products. They go to her house and rub the shampoo in each others hair. They end up kissing and become girlfriend and boyfriend. Things are going smoothly until Vince finds out a secret that could not only destroy their relationship but also put his Dad and his family away forever.
This book is a great story that always leaves you wanting more, it makes you feel like your in Vince Lucas mind, like you see through his eyes, like you have to dodge every mind twisting obstacle that he faces. Though the plot is a bit out there, it takes you in and the story fades away, it becomes reality and you feel included in every sentence. The style of writing is very simple but I find that you feel like you would be saying and thinking those words if you were in these circumstances. I really enjoyed the book and Im sure youll find yourself being pulled in by it too. If you finish this book and want more read Son of the Mob Hollywood Hustle. Thank you for reading my review and I hope the book works out for you.