Wendy-578
Hi, I literally don’t know how to send a message to you without the vultures descending on us. I swear there is group that goes into to a story that they know is going to have cheating in it with original H and h and they become so spiteful they try to change the narrative of the story.. ugh I would love to continue to connect with you on this story and others but the others on there make it not fun. I’m good for a respectful debate but they are just awful. It makes me feel like crap the rest of the day and I end up not enjoying the story.
slcwatt55
@Wendy-578 @Tsaysshesays -- Hi Wendy. I think it's ridiculous that you were bullied on S&R simply for wondering if Alaric was on the spectrum. (T and I both had, as well.) For one - it is directly relevant to understanding his character. For another - it provides a ton of context for his comments/behavior (the "I don't love you" as, too, his locking her in the bedroom). It appeared to me the bullies don't want ANY issue raised that downplays their theory that Alaric is the MOST ABUSIVE husband in the world. But, to your point, he's in the Mafia - he runs a Crime Family -- he has torture chambers in his basement -- and they think it's the "worst of the worst" that he locked her in the bedroom 1 night (while he sat in there w/ her and watched her sleep)? REALLY? Give me a break. I thought your perspective was really interesting, and shed even more light on how he is interpreting emotional data - and I entirely believe the author will acknowledge before book-end that he is on the spectrum. So -- this bully brigade that only wants Alaric condemned as an abuser - they're re-writing the story THEIR way. (But, it's not supported by the book.) And - maybe it's an unpopular opinion - but in my mind - kidnapping Niko from Alaric for 8 mos (which concealing his location serves to meet that standard) is WAY worse than being locked in my bedroom for a night or two - and it is WAY worse than Alaric's infidelity. It's wrong - and an interesting layer to Selene's character. The author doesn't pretend it's a-ok, either -- as she writes that Selene feels conflicted and guilty. So, it makes her character morally grey, too. But, how readers are ignoring how wrong it is? Blows my mind. T and Nancy and I are reading In the After (ITA), too, btw. Nan and I are having trouble warming up a bit - because we haven't yet seen enough remorse from David - and we hate that the author forgives Ava. But, T may feel differently. Anyway, it'll be fun to hear your input, too.
Wendy-578
@slcwatt55 hi! I also deleted my comment about Alaric being on spectrum or neurodivergent or at the very least mental difficulties emotionally. My point was completely overshadowed by telling me I was making dangerous comments. If someone has child that is withdrawn and has cold dead eyes I would hope that parents would pay attention and seek further understanding of what may be going on. Let’s also talk about this being a fictional story him locking her in room is not the worst in the mafia books I’ve read and from his stand point he was protecting Selene because he knew more than she did and knew she was in danger. Her kidnapping her son is also just as bad (they are both wrong ) how people can’t understand that blows my mind. The Silent Hour author wrote a letter to readers in the beginning saying this is cheating story with original H and h and the cheating was in my opinion minor no feelings one night two time same night and he treated ow like garbage. She then did a complete character assassination on H because the bullies came out the wood work. I am reading In The After. I completely forgot the name of the book. lol I am actually enjoying this one I think he is going to be put through his passes. I’m not one that likes when the grovel makes men look weak but I do love when the h puts him through his paces. I’m interested to see where it goes.
Wendy-578
@Tsaysshesays thank you so much! This means so much to me. We cannot agree but still be respectful and kind to each other the last several stories I’ve read have made me feel defeated. I may not agree with someone but would never attack like some of these comments are.
