Review: Wasted potential
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2013
While not bad, it certainly wasn't good, not consistently at least. It had good moments- shining, heartfelt moments of depth and complexity, particularly in the beginning when Dean/Dale lived in Spokane and before he entered the porn industry.Unfortunately, all that meaty material (bizarre family dynamic, father's obsession, being pimped out) was neither fleshed out nor explored to its fullest potential. The second bit was as empty and meaningless as most porn scripts which I found to be particularly disappointing. She had a really engaging main character with an abundance of baggage to work through and it was essentially glossed over. I understand that there is a second, even third novel (he's not the MC), but what little I've gleaned from the synopsis, there is little resemblance between this Dean Houston and the one in those books (maybe because this was released/written last despite it taking place first...)G.A. Hauser is one of those authors that either nails it perfectly or falls painfully short. I really think that it's due to a speedy writing/publishing rate rather than any lack of talent or imagination.Some titles that I felt were her strongest (of those I've read) are: The Rape of St. Peter (surprisingly dark, insightful and empathetic), Pirates (great characters & passion on the high seas), Boys (a more realistic portrayal of gay-4-you scenario), Borne to be Wilde (interesting look at an unexpected, challenging love).