Review: Touched a nerve -- some spoilers
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2014
This novella really touched a nerve for me.The character of Luke Henderson has cerebral palsy, a reasonably mild case, but it effects the way he walks.  In the scheme of things this shouldn't be a big deal, but unfortunately it is.  Cameron Brown is the perfect stereotype blond gorgeous surfer boy. Can Luke and Cam find love? Well, it's a romance so I'll leave that up to you to find out.The world can be a very cruel place, and for people with disabilities, it can be even harder. Especially when you cannot hide that disability. My partner has cerebral palsy, a mild case, much like Luke's, and yes, it can be hellishly tough. Yes, kids laugh, people stare.  My partner is as tough as old boots, he's had to be.  So, for the most part I thought this was well handled, and yes, I think there should be more books featuring people with disabilities. One thing though, when Luke says it doesn't hurt physically, it's not quite accurate, because that way of walking puts a terrible strain on the back, so back pain should be part of Luke's daily life.So, of course, Luke touched me in a way most characters don't, and yes, to begin with I wanted to give Cam a good punch.  He was an ignorant, shallow idiot, but that was the point.  His 'friends' were hideous.I just wish Luke had been able to take Cam and his 'friends' to a game of murder ball (wheelchair rugby).  Even better made them play a game.So, yes, it's a good read, and yes, I was personally affected, and it hit all kinds of buttons for me.  Good on the author for tackling a difficult subject.