2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #2 discussion

Bale is livid that he was kept out of the loop while his employee in Detroit was arrested as the leak in the bureau due to Allison’s work. He accuses her of creating false evidence and was so out of control he was ordered to take a leave of absence. He’s later considered a threat to Allison. Did you view him as a viable threat? Why or why not?

Yep, I thought he could be a threat to Allison because she trampled on his large ego.

He was incensed that a girl just out of college found a leak and he didn't have a clue there was a problem in his department. I didn't consider him a real threat, more of an annoyance. He didn't have a motive to actually do Allison physical harm.

I didn't see Bale as a real threat but her boss does. He makes her wear the tracking bracelet which totally pissed me off until I realized that he was trying to protect her.

At first, I thought he could be a threat because I wasn't certain whether he was a good or bad guy at this point. I wasn't sure he wasn't involved. When it becomes clear it's his ego that's hurt & making him strike out, I didn't consider him quite as dangerous.

I didn't consider him a threat. I thought he was protecting his fiefdom. He didn't like the idea of some "girl" coming on the scene and exposing a bad employee who was operating right under his nose.

Absolutely agree, Sharon. This book really highlighted how women are looked down on when it comes to being in competition or compared to men. It grates on my nerves when a woman is treated as less or fragile because of her gender. I actually enjoyed seeing her show up the men in this book by beating them at what they consider a "man's game."

Me to Sandra.

I started in systems when it was a man's world. I can tell you some stories.