A love story that spans decades. It survives hardships and stresses that most relationships would not endure. The author makes wonderful use of the first person voice to give the reader insight into what the character is thinking and feeling. The process of skipping between time periods also draws great comparisons to show the effect time has on the perspectives of the characters. Molly was an especially great addition as an unadulterated young viewpoint. The story flows smoothly and easily and leaves the reader in a good place.

I will be honest – I wasn’t loving this book through the first 60 pages or so. If you feel the same, keep reading!!

Jimmy Paccini is a smart guy, but he made some bad decisions, including falling in love with a mobster’s wife. This story spans decades and the descriptions of life in prison, life in the mob, the importance and devotion to family, and life in Italy are excellent. This novel is actually a love story, with tough guys and murder and mystery thrown in. I think the ending will surprise you! I highly recommend this book by Anthony Schneider.

Lowdown is a great gangster and love story intertwined. Schneider weaves together diverse threads and creates a harmonious whole worth reading.