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A review by ldutch
Nothing More Dangerous by Allen Eskens
3.0
I have enjoyed other books by Eskens a great deal and was hopeful for another good mystery - the book description also drew me in - a missing woman, racial prejudices, and secrets.
But it was a disappointment. Such a valuable opportunity to further explore the deep hatred in the hearts of others, but the plot fell so short of truly delving into the racism present in 1976 rural America - it sickened me to realize there are far too many who may read this book and celebrate the white supremacy mindset the book is meant to condemn. Exploring racial issues is necessary, but this wasn’t how to do it.
But it was a disappointment. Such a valuable opportunity to further explore the deep hatred in the hearts of others, but the plot fell so short of truly delving into the racism present in 1976 rural America - it sickened me to realize there are far too many who may read this book and celebrate the white supremacy mindset the book is meant to condemn. Exploring racial issues is necessary, but this wasn’t how to do it.