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The Brute
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150 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1912
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Frederic Arnold Kummer
202 books2 followersFrederic Arnold Kummer Sr. (August 5, 1873 - November 22, 1943) was an American author, playwright and screenwriter. He also wrote under the pseudonym Arnold Fredericks. Several of his works were made into films. A caricature of him is on the wall of Sardi's restaurant.
He lived in Maryland.
His son Frederic Arnold Kummer Jr. was also a writer.
He lived in Maryland.
His son Frederic Arnold Kummer Jr. was also a writer.
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January 5, 2016
Not worth it.
The first half of the book was the gradual slide of a married woman toward adultery. There is a sudden twist then and the temptation is removed. The next quarter of the book is all about her fear of discovery and guilt. The end is just plain weird.
I will be talking about the ending from here on out. It was just weird. She was discovered. The husband's immediate reaction is normal, and in the circumstances right. The strange part is he resorts to physical force to make her do what is right. There is not any real repentance on her part till that happens. There is also not any real forgiveness. Yes the husband forgives her, but it's never addressed as sin. The fact that she needs God's forgiveness is nowhere to be found.
The fact that the other characters are left hanging is also weird.
It's disappointing to read this from this author. I liked his other works.
The first half of the book was the gradual slide of a married woman toward adultery. There is a sudden twist then and the temptation is removed. The next quarter of the book is all about her fear of discovery and guilt. The end is just plain weird.
I will be talking about the ending from here on out. It was just weird. She was discovered. The husband's immediate reaction is normal, and in the circumstances right. The strange part is he resorts to physical force to make her do what is right. There is not any real repentance on her part till that happens. There is also not any real forgiveness. Yes the husband forgives her, but it's never addressed as sin. The fact that she needs God's forgiveness is nowhere to be found.
The fact that the other characters are left hanging is also weird.
It's disappointing to read this from this author. I liked his other works.
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