Right the Wrong by Adriano Nava Jr is a verbose novel. It was also a virtual trip to Adelaide, South Australia. I have previously worked in an Australian company, and reading the novel felt like a field trip to the land of my former employers. The accompanying pictures provided context to the novel, which taught lessons on life such as learning and owning up to our mistakes. Part of growing up is being accountable for your mistakes, and this novel shows that no matter where you live in the world, you still have to pay the consequences of your actions.
I admire the author’s moral standpoint when it comes to this novel. I could see that this was dedicated to his granddaughter, and I believe that this book is a moralistic novel for the little girl. The photos provided by the author in the book reflected his love for travel. I can see that he has done his research in the scope of the novel’s settings. It could have been helpful though if the author listened to how actual teenagers in the area talked, and how people there behaved. There were parts of the book wherein the dialogue felt unnatural, but it was saved by the flow of the story. Overall, it was still a readable novel.
I hope that the author also provided a soundtrack to the book, given that this is targeted to the younger generation. A Spotify playlist could have given the readers an added layer to their experience. It could also give the book a more contemporary feel.
We need more books that teach the younger generation to become accountable for their actions. Right the Wrong does that, and it is recommended for young adult readers and above.
Right the Wrong by Adriano Nava Jr is now available!