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A review by devilbunny6
Mackenzie's Mountain by Linda Howard
1.0
This book had it all: overt racism, misogyny, and demonization of a person with special needs. Had this book been published in the 1980s I may have attempted to overlook all this. But 2016!?!? Yikes! Yes, the story took place in the early 80s but even that was a stretch trying to get past all the issues listed above. Felt more like the ‘60s if that!
Also, why are everyone’s breasts and/or nipples tightening when they get close to someone they find attractive? I think there’s an asthma epidemic in small town Wyoming. Savage…how many times did the author throw that colorful adjective around. And using the word mating in a romance that is not about aliens or supernatural creatures is gross.
If you’re looking for a historical western that treats the above subjects with respect, look no further than Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O’Connell.
Final thoughts - I’ve not seen anyone touch on this topic in the reviews so I’m gonna soapbox…people with special needs are much more likely to be the victim of violence than the perpetrator. Throughout history, media has time and time again portrayed people with disabilities as violent demons, completely out of control and unable to control their rage filled desires. Can we just stop? This is lazy, trash writing. What a cop-out, making the villain the only person in town with a disability. Can’t figure out why this book is reviewed so highly in Goodreads.
***correction - apparently this was written in 1989, I had tried to pull the date off the library book and it stated as 2016. Still, I stand by my opinions. This book did NOT age well.
Also, why are everyone’s breasts and/or nipples tightening when they get close to someone they find attractive? I think there’s an asthma epidemic in small town Wyoming. Savage…how many times did the author throw that colorful adjective around. And using the word mating in a romance that is not about aliens or supernatural creatures is gross.
If you’re looking for a historical western that treats the above subjects with respect, look no further than Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O’Connell.
Final thoughts - I’ve not seen anyone touch on this topic in the reviews so I’m gonna soapbox…people with special needs are much more likely to be the victim of violence than the perpetrator. Throughout history, media has time and time again portrayed people with disabilities as violent demons, completely out of control and unable to control their rage filled desires. Can we just stop? This is lazy, trash writing. What a cop-out, making the villain the only person in town with a disability. Can’t figure out why this book is reviewed so highly in Goodreads.
***correction - apparently this was written in 1989, I had tried to pull the date off the library book and it stated as 2016. Still, I stand by my opinions. This book did NOT age well.