Loan

A fast paced story that encompasses the actual behind the scenes workings of a banking organization which the author uses as a background. The author, Al Giannini, is obviously a many faceted individual who appears to be knowledgeable in a multitude of subjects which he succeeds in blending into the novel. He knows his way around boardrooms, golf links, airplanes, yachts and DEFINITELY BEDROOMS!

A very readable tale that holds ones interest throughout the entire book. Highly recommended for a pleasant reading experience!

The most basic of human frailties are embodied in a single person, the title character, Luco Parisi. Giannini explores Luco in depth -- his greed, his craving for vengeance, his uncontrollable lust, the ease with which he can betray -- and the extent to which others are affected by the consequences of his amorality. So blinded and preoccupied is Luco with his self-serving pursuits, he is unaware until it is too late that he has incurred the wrath of two very diverse individuals. One, a gangland boss, wants the return of his ill-gotten money and will stop at nothing to get it. The other, Vince Bonetta, is the antithesis of Luco. Vince's sense of values and morality clash with Luco's at every level. Vince is driven not by money, but by a sense of honor and loyalty to old friends that can be satisfied only by exacting just and total retribution from Luco.

Giannini's telling of this story is interwoven with human emotion -- pathos, love, fury, greed, humor -- and told through characters who come vividly alive with dialogue that is compelling and memorable.

It's hard to believe that The Aberration is his first novel. I look forward eagerly to the release of his next work, The Third Wire.

I suspect that my conclusions regarding this book have to do with dreams and realisms of immigrant forefathers versus the greed and lewedness of a wayward son. The sinister plot unravels itself almost immediately corrupting Mickey and endangering the financial success of Phil not to mention an entire banking institution. How can a son born of a father so loving go so wrong?

Mr. Giannini writes in a skillful dynamic fashion using colorful, descriptive phraseology. He involves places, times, and sequences necessary for continuity and clarity.

All too often one finds a way to continue the story of the pages one has read coming to the conclusion of one's choice. I have done that with this book....coming to my own conclusion regarding the presence of Luco. I look forward, therefore, to a sequel to The Aberration and for Luco to discern his very self.