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The Wednesday Letters
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This was one of the stupidest books I have ever read. Well, to be honest, it was so poorly written that I could not do much more than skim it. If you want a book about forgiveness and redemption, or choices for goodness sake, read East of Eden or Crime and Punishment or something worthwhile. Had it been merely "cutesy" or stupid, I would say, yeah, go ahead and read it. SPOILER: The problem, however, was that this MALE author suggested that his female fictional character believed God had sent a man to rape her (and so did not abort the baby). So, instead of being merely sort of dumb, I found the book extremely offensive, both as a woman and as a religious person.
Oh, and I nearly forgot the most offensive part -- the rapist "didn't remember" the offensive act. He saw her as an angel before, and as a crumpled person after. So, in this book, rape is an act of love, something that one does when drunk and over come by beauty, not an act of violence, and the rapist is almost as innocent as the victim, since he doesn't remember all of the gruesome steps he must have taken to perform the deed.
Oh, and I nearly forgot the most offensive part -- the rapist "didn't remember" the offensive act. He saw her as an angel before, and as a crumpled person after. So, in this book, rape is an act of love, something that one does when drunk and over come by beauty, not an act of violence, and the rapist is almost as innocent as the victim, since he doesn't remember all of the gruesome steps he must have taken to perform the deed.
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"I read the first 10 or so pages, and then skipped to page 80-something where they find the Wednesday Letters. The writing and story are so bad and contrived, that I'm not sure I will do much more than skim this book just enough so that I can keep up with the discussion at book club."
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Sep 19, 2011 08:36PM
Amen Sister!! Couldn't even get through the first chapter. It was awful.
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I don't think you fully understood it, then. The entirety of the last part of the book was dedicated to revival and renewal. Also, in what way does gender of the author matter in a book? This is not about rape. It is about forgiveness and love. Nobody said that what he did was good; they all simply forgave him. I, also a religious person, was not offended. One incident does not define all.
I agree with Thorey. Making what the woman wore a part of an excuse for a rape, as well as his drug and alcohol addled mind are horrendous. Especially saying because she looked like an angel. I found this aspect of the book loathsome. No excuse for the rape should have been included if it was all about forgiveness and love. The rape should have been described as horrible, reprehensible, despicable. I also took issue with the fact that the preacher inserted himself into Malcolm's life knowing his facade was a cruel deception. I consider that a second assault by Pastor Doug.
