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La Memoria Del Peccato (2012)

by Michael Cordy(Favorite Author)

3.74 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

8842918954 (ISBN13: 9788842918950)

languge

English

genre

Food & Cookbooks

publisher

Editrice Nord

review 1: Admittedly, I've never been much of a reader. In the past ten years I have probably read no more than 5 or 6 full length novels that I did so for leisure and not school or study. I suppose I never really had the patience or attention span to commit to fictional narratives. I am currently between jobs and constantly looking for new hobbies to enjoy in my spare time, so I decided that I wanted to give reading another go and find a new book to sink my teeth into. A couple of weeks ago I was at the store, browsing the shelves waiting for something to jump out at me. One book in particular caught my eye, its ghostly blue and white cover adorned with the words "The Colour Of Death" instantly creeping under my skin. The title alone intrigued me, so naturally I flipped the book ov... moreer and read the blurb on the back cover, as you do. This only strengthened my interest so I went ahead and bought it. This book has single handedly rekindled my addiction to reading. The term 'page-turner' is thrown around a lot these days, but to me, never more so has it applied so literally to one novel. Perhaps it is because I am an inexperienced reader and I have little to compare it to, or I'm just not yet at the stage where my standard is at the level of say, A Song of Ice and Fire, but I truly adore this book. Only one page in and my commitment was already sealed, as I discovered that one of the characters in the story has the rare mental ability, or as those with it would say, gift, of synaesthesia. My mother proudly possesses this phenomenon and some of it has worn off on me, so establishing this connection, the deal was sealed. The main character (not the one with synaesthesia), forensic psychiatrist Dr Nathan Fox, is given a tremendously intriguing backstory, emerging through a brilliantly provocative and tension-filled prologue describing a traumatic event from his childhood. Straight away I became emotionally invested in Nathan as a character and wanted to follow his journey. When he happens across a unique young lady with an extremely rare form of synaesthesia who is involved in the exposure of a terrible crime, it is determined that she has suffered amnesia and the story becomes instantly complex and holds your attention in a vice-like grip, not letting go for a second. I found myself becoming quite emotionally attached to these two characters and the tender yet difficult relationship between them. Having lost her identity and being nicknamed Jane Doe by the police department, the girl struggles with her unique gift of sensing and envisioning past moments of death within the walls of the rooms in which they occurred. When she becomes the only link between several strategically planned and carried out murders, Dr Fox must help her make sense of her ability and uncover her past, while also unravelling the mystery of his own.Where the story goes from here is best left to be discovered. Suffice to say, there are thrills and spills a plenty, twists and turns that will give you goosebumps and moments where you either gasp in shock or cheer with delight. I was up until 3am one night because I simply could not put the book down. Author Michael Cordy's choice to write from the viewpoints of numerous characters, including the antagonists, is definitely polarising. I however believe this to be fascinating and perversely intriguing as these subtle, brief insights into the villains motives attempt to explain and justify their reprehensible actions. It provides a third dimension to the narrative, and reinforces your support of the two protagonists. The Colour of Death is an absolute roller coaster ride of a read. It will make you think, it will make you learn, but most importantly it will make you feel. This is an exceptionally character-driven, high-concept novel, and one you simply must experience for yourself. A true gem.
review 2: "The line between life and death is never black or white ...". Jane Doe, so named as she suffers amnesia after her act of extreme bravery frees several people, has more than just `sixth sense'. She has what appear to be hallucinations, and is able to pick up on violent deaths in rooms at the psychiatric retreat to which she is taken. She refuses help from those at the retreat who she feels are the wrong colour, but accepts that Nathan Fox has the right colour aura. Nathan Fox, psychiatrist, himself a survivor of a violent attack on his immediate family, and also with some similar traits, recognizes her as a fellow synaesthete, with crossed senses, and is determined to find out who she is and what terrible trauma has caused her amnesia. His medical and police colleagues are less convinced. Several murders occur which seem to have a link to Jane Doe. Nathan seeks Jane Doe's help in solving them, using her exceptional skills. Nathan is convinced that her life is in danger. Because of his own past Nathan is very prejudiced against religious cults. When it appears that Jane Doe has links to a cult, he is even more concerned for her safety. Again, his colleagues are not convinced. This was fast-paced, suitably scary, interesting and believable. I was unable to put it down. A good read. less

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