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A review by cosybookcorner
D.O.G.S by M.A. Bennett
2.0
This was kind of fun, if far fetched, but I have to mark it down because I was so uncomfortable with certain elements:
Greer’s boyfriend and some of her friends are POC, and express to her how they feel targeted by behaviours, but Greer TOTALLY dismisses them - the author even makes out like Shafeen is completely paranoid and ridiculous for having these feelings.
This story discusses an institution that’s been around for 500+ years and basically lynches people - yet it DISMISSES concerns that there is a racial element at play, whilst simultaneously showing that POC have been targeted. It feels like the author is trying to make a statement, but doesn’t quite know how to tackle it? I just feel like ACE OF SPADES takes a similar premise and is far more successful in the execution, so I’d recommend that instead.
Also, teacher / student relationships AREN’T it. They’re not a cute vibe, especially if you’re not going to address the power imbalance or condemn the actions of the person in the position of power.
Greer’s boyfriend and some of her friends are POC, and express to her how they feel targeted by behaviours, but Greer TOTALLY dismisses them - the author even makes out like Shafeen is completely paranoid and ridiculous for having these feelings.
This story discusses an institution that’s been around for 500+ years and basically lynches people - yet it DISMISSES concerns that there is a racial element at play, whilst simultaneously showing that POC have been targeted. It feels like the author is trying to make a statement, but doesn’t quite know how to tackle it? I just feel like ACE OF SPADES takes a similar premise and is far more successful in the execution, so I’d recommend that instead.
Also, teacher / student relationships AREN’T it. They’re not a cute vibe, especially if you’re not going to address the power imbalance or condemn the actions of the person in the position of power.