Review: Anti military women
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 04 5, 2014
While I applaud the author for shining a light on female sex trafficking, this story left a very bitter taste in my mouth about the author's opinion concerning women in the military, especially in the Navy. Most of the story about Abby, a young American girl kidnapped in Paris and sold to an Arab terrorist, is over-shadowed by the main story of Eric, the captain of the Navy ship that finds Abby floating in a dingy when she escapes from the the man who held her captive. We read page after page of the captain's opinion about women not being suitable for service but really only qualified to being barefoot and pregnant at home waiting for and taking care of THE MAN. Also, the whole idea of sexual harassment of females in the military is colored as a ruse when a female sailor falsely accuses the captain of inappropriate sexual conduct. And because the woman in question, Gail, is not attractive, than, of course, she'd go after the captain and other members of the crew. To top that whole situation, Eric nor his command crew, do not reprimand the crew when they overhear them making derogatory comments and even threats towards Gail. Even though Gail's behavior was out of line, part of the captain's duties, as well as the duties of his command staff, is to protect the men and women who serve under their command. Eric and his staff where too busy covering his butt to worry about under sailers in his crew. And the idea that a woman who had been held captive for about a year and sexually abused would only have one nightmare about the whole ordeal is ridicules! The captain's behavior towards Abby was very inappropriate, his attitude towards his female crew was inappropriate and the author's general attitude towards women, particularly military women, was disappointing and inappropriate. I never understand how a FEMALE author can make women look bad, man-needy and helpless. I would not recommend this book unless you like that type of female character.Finally, for those who like to know, sexually explicit scene and some strong language.