Review: What a Pansy!
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 11 18, 2012
I haven't finished this novel, but the lead character, John Halls, Jr. is such a bore. I'm glad he sees the good and all people and views slaves as equals, but as a man he lacks so much. No backbone, naive, and impulsive. He takes such a huge risk to be with the woman he loves without thinking of the consequences for HER, not him. She is the one who reaps the violent and shameful burden brought on by his decision to pursue her. His sensitivity is something she doesn't need. She needs a man with a plan. Someone with pride who wouldn't let a woman talk to him or treat him like a little boy. Someone who doesn't rely on his mother to play mediator. He's a boy trying to play in a Man's world and although he wants to do the right thing, he doesn't have to no-how to get things done. The romance in this falls flat because John is such a pansy. Why would he even go see Lena when she's been nothing but a bitch. What was he expecting? Understanding and empathy? His naivete is always as bad as his inability to stand up for himself and show some guts. UGH!