Catering to the Criminal?

I think so. I finished Montana 1948. It was pretty good. The only part I couldn't fully wrap my head around was the imprisoning in the basement. Yes, I understand that Wes did not want to go through the humiliation of bringing his own beloved brother to the slammer, but come on! In his basement!!!! That is just plain weird. He even goes to say how Frank has food and a bed down there, as well as a shower, so there's no need to worry about his comfort. As the reader I am not really worried about Frank, I am more concerned over the fact that there is a criminal in the house. Poor David! This is just depressing for him, it must be. Plus, Wes was thinking about lying to Gloria about her husband's antics that got him locked in his brother's basement. I am glad Wes listened to Gail and didn't lie, but the fact that he thought of it. He wouldn't be protecting Gloria, just hurting her more, because she would have found out eventually. She does have a right to know her husband is not only a molester but a murderer.

Oh, and I have a small (and when I say small I am being sarcastic) bone to pick with Julian. UGH! Where to begin!!!!!!!???!?!?!?!?! Okay, well first off, when you are told that you wonderful son is beating up Indians you are mad at your other son for arresting him!? Why? Assaulting someone is still a crime! Anyway, then you get the correct story, how your son Frank has really been molesting his patients. NOT just ONE, MANY! and you still are mad at the good son, Wes, who locked him up! I just do not understand. That doesn't make sense. You son messed up and you accuse the other one of just being jealous of him. Yes, because I too would be jealous of a rapist! [sarcasm] (UGH! What is wrong with you, Julian???)

Anywoo, I am happy-ish for the ending. Granted Frank's death was a tad bit sad because the family lied to cover it up. I still feel it was proper for the plot, because really how would have wanted to go through all over the drama of the trial and junk like that. Thumbs up for Watson!

Montana 1948

Welcome to a segment I like to call Really?!?! with Rebecca

Okay, so point number uno, the title of this book. I mean REALLY?!?! This is so misleading it is ridiculous. I assume it was going to be boring, all I could think about were cows and fields of wheat. Larry Watson, you really should think of a better title. I mean really?!?!?

Number two, Uncle Frank, huh? My father's name is Frank. So is my brother's and I happen to think that is a nice name. Sadly, I no longer feel that way. So thank you Sir Watson for ruining that for me. Anyway, Frank is an unctuous doctor. Yo, Larry are you really going to have a doctor molest all of the little Indian girls? I mean really?!?! That is just disgusting.

Number three, the kicker for this post. The wife, the narrator's mother tells her husband about how his brother is a rapist. And his reaction. NOTHING! REALLY?!?!?! If I found out my brother or father or heck even mother was raping innocent, or guilty for that matter, people I would report it. Really? Though, the father is a sheriff and he isn't going to do anything, I mean really? Are you trying to protect your family, because it seems like you are just making a fool of yourself by protecting your sick excuse of a brother! I mean REALLY!?!?!

This has been REALLY?!?! with Rebecca.