Review: Erik -- You either hate him or love him
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 4, 2013
At the beginning of the tale, I disliked Erik - in the middle or the book, I started to like him - by the end of the book I saw Erik grow as a person. The book took me longer than usual to read because it made me think...what would I candidly say if someone asked me these questions.There were two instances where I disliked him immensely (Some of these things I will say, Sir will not like.) Two points being:1)"On my left." -- WHAT? Dogs are trained to heel on the left.2)"Mental or physical abuse was something that I didn't tolerate." But still, he left Kelli bound and blindfolded and alone for a period of time.I haven't yet formed a staid opinion about Kelli (that could change in the next book.) All I can say about Kelli at present is she knows what she wants. She's a big girl, she knows what she's getting into. Kelli was his from the first time she saw him. But, in my opinion, Kelli has no depth.  She is self-centered. I don't believe she has the maturity to deal with the situation she put herself in.I am no psychologist, but to me this is a book of introspection: Erik seems to be analyzing himself - he wavers in his convictions. ("Why I do not value women as others do. Why I am incapable of a relationship, commitment, or marriage.) Sometimes he seems to be looking for a piece of the puzzle to validate his actions.  It's a case of "physician heal thyself." At other times he is very self-assured.Sometimes you don't recognize love even when it's Staring. You. In. The. Face. It took him long enough to realize this. As Erik grows he begins to really ponder what love`s about. He doesn't want to be left again. Finally he adheres to Confucius "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." Then again, I'm not sure whether it's really love.The way the author writes is refreshing, it's honest - it's no holds barred -- and it's not for everyone. It demands mature readers. Bravo, Sir. Thank you for the insight of a true Dom.I am looking forward to Book 2. This is a work of art in progress. I'd give it a 6+, but since that's not possible...a solid 5.