Review: FACES by Martina Cole
Would you blame the environment for the person you become? Is the society responsible for the crimes done by the lawbreakers? Danny Boy Cadogan is the main character and the antagonist in the story. Danny Boy Cadogan grew up and lived in hatred, violence, and betrayal. His father was a gambler. He buried himself in debt in game of cards. He was an irresponsible father leaving his family in the hands of the Murrays, the debt collectors. Danny Boy Cadogan, being the eldest son, took upon his shoulders the responsibility his father ought to carry. At a young age, he did all the best he can to protect his family from these ruthless people and to pay off his father's debt. Louie, an old folk in their neighborhood, took Danny Boy Cadogan under his wing. He loved Danny Boy like his own son. He gave him means to make money so that he can provide the needs of his family. Soon enough, he was introduced to the criminal world. He became the most feared person in the neighborhood. He controlle...