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A review by kaje_harper
Ravages by R.A. Padmos
5.0
This book opens with a memory of passion and affection - an image of Steve walking aimlessly, thinking about Daniel, the teammate with whom he has fallen in love. He is alone that night because they're in the closet, and Daniel's parents are in town. Within a few pages, the story moves into a scene of horrific violence. The rest of the book deals with the aftermath of both the love and the violence, for Steve, for Dan, and for everyone around them.
The writing is understated, clear and gorgeous. There is a vast ocean of both love and pain in the progression of their relationship and in the healing and consequences stemming from the the violence. The story is realistic, sweet, painful, and has at its heart a very steadfast commitment between two men. A beautiful book and one I will reread, despite the gut-churning difficulty of reading that opening chapter. Recommended.
The writing is understated, clear and gorgeous. There is a vast ocean of both love and pain in the progression of their relationship and in the healing and consequences stemming from the the violence. The story is realistic, sweet, painful, and has at its heart a very steadfast commitment between two men. A beautiful book and one I will reread, despite the gut-churning difficulty of reading that opening chapter. Recommended.