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Zoran Obradovic was born in Sarajevo, Bosnia. He moved to Buffalo, New York, when he was a young teenager. Attending Niagara University, he studied communications, international studies, and peace and social justice. He received a master's degree in informatics from the University at Buffalo. Zoran is an avid reader, traveler, and practitioner of martial arts.
Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
The Scourge of Man by Zoran P Obradovic is a gripping story with a dystopian edge, great characters and a lesson that touches powerfully on the human spirit's quest for happiness. Vincent is a depressed man who has lived on the fringes of society, feeling restless and desperately seeking a purpose. This is why he just moved to New York City, hoping his life could take a new course, but when he begins to feel comfortable in his new environment, all hell breaks loose and the city is devastated by a catastrophe no one saw coming, and none can escape the consequences.
As the city begins to recover from the calamity, a new way of life springs forth and Vincent finds both love and a purpose. But the events that unfold in this new city compel him to take justice into his own hands, becoming a legendary figure who is feared in some quarters and revered in others. But deep within the desperate man turned the scourge of the city is the vulnerability of a man looking for love and a deeper life. Can he find answers for his questing soul or will he be driven deeper into the darkness that beckons him?
What arrested my attention as I started this novel was the beauty of the prose — friendly, fluid, and captivating. The author has the gift of feeding the reader’s insights with beautiful images of the setting and I also enjoyed his ability to show the emotions in the characters. Vincent is a symbolic character whose quest echoes the dying cry of every human soul for a life of meaning and inner freedom. The setting is one of the best I have read in this genre and it is hard not to imagine it in one’s mind. Zoran P Obradovic’s The Scourge of Man will captivate readers and compel them to see the arid climates of their souls even more. It’s deft and balanced, utterly engaging.
