Emily Gallo
4 Stars
Link: https://a.co/d/d3HXP1r
“An inspirational and heartwarming story of friendship and the lessons we can learn from each other along the way.” ~ nerdywordyreviews
BARDO took me into the life of a grown man accused of crimes he didn’t commit, just because of the color of his skin, and the difficulties of trying to find his footing in the world.
When a sudden death occurs where Luther finally found stability, the cops look to him. Feeling the pressure and the fear of not wanting to be pinned for another crime he did not commit, his friends send him to New York to “lay low” until everything passes. That is when he meets, Finn.
Finn is a grumpy old Irish man, set in his ways, who enjoys his whiskey and is very opinionated.
Throughout their time spent together, Luther learns a lot about life and the hardness and softness of the world. How to stand on his two feet, make decisions, and to fight for what he believes in while staying true to himself.
BARDO is a story about an unlikely friendship and the bonds created. The story has a natural flow and a realistic feel to it. The situations and events that unfold throughout their journey together are heartwarming and eye-opening.
A lot of the novel is based on dialogue and the conversations held between Finn and Luther. Like a cinematic play, making it easy to feel like you are a fly on the wall observing their everyday life. There are moments of raw humor, sadness, and fear.
BARDO reminded me a lot of the movie “Finding Forrester.” If you enjoyed the movie, you would enjoy this even-paced story of Luther and Finn’s journey into this unexpected bond of friendship.
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