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A review by linda_1410
Ask, Tell by E.J. Noyes
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
4.0
DADT was a terrible policy that forced LGBT servicemen and women to hide key aspects of themselves and even their relationships, which could be detrimental to mental health at best and force them out of the military, which could include the loss of necessary benefits and impact their ability to support themselves.
Sabine is an Army surgeon stationed in Afghanistan. Her relationship with her girlfriend back home is strained, she's seen too many young soldiers blown to bits, and her one friend who knows her big secret is off on leave when things go to hell. Seeing her struggle alone, in silence (or as much as you can be silent on a military base full of gossips and snoops) was difficult and really drove home how awful the DADT policy was - and this was a relatively mild example of the hardships it could cause, all things considered.
There is a romance here, but I was far more invested in seeing how DADT impacted Sabine's life. The romance was nice, though, and I was rooting for them, though I didn't quite buy the resolution. It seemed like it was quite convenient for getting them out of a sticky situation.
Sabine is an Army surgeon stationed in Afghanistan. Her relationship with her girlfriend back home is strained, she's seen too many young soldiers blown to bits, and her one friend who knows her big secret is off on leave when things go to hell. Seeing her struggle alone, in silence (or as much as you can be silent on a military base full of gossips and snoops) was difficult and really drove home how awful the DADT policy was - and this was a relatively mild example of the hardships it could cause, all things considered.
There is a romance here, but I was far more invested in seeing how DADT impacted Sabine's life. The romance was nice, though, and I was rooting for them, though I didn't quite buy the resolution. It seemed like it was quite convenient for getting them out of a sticky situation.