Sep 13, 2006 07:27 PM
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V for Vendetta is the story of one man's fight to right atrocities that were brought down on a future society that is held captive by a corrupt government. V, the masked avenger, was tortured and held prisoner for years, before an explosion and fire set him free. Hiding his scars behind a mask and gloves, he sets out to kill those involved in the mass genocide in his country. One by one, people begin to die.
And caught in the middle is Evey, a young woman who is rescued by V, then whisked away to his secret underground lair. She is both terrified and fascinated by the man in the mask, by his plight and firm convictions that those who committed crimes against humanity must die. And when he tells her of his plan to literally bring down the ruling government, she promises to meet him one last time, right before his explosive event.
The story ends the only way it can, with fireworks and explosions and death. Part Zorro, part Phantom of the Opera, V is the heroe we all wish to be. This sensational story sends a message about freedom and love. Freedom fighters unite! V for Vendetta is a blast!
--Cheryl Kaye Tardif, author of The River and Whale Song (2007 Kunati Inc. Book Publishers)
