Just Outside of Hope: Sequel to Road Without End
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Just Outside of Hope, the sequel to Road Without End, moves through the early years of the 1980s. It takes us from the Canadian Prairies to the pubs, bath houses and nude beaches of Vancouver, British Columbia. It is now September 1980 and ex-Lieutenant Jim Whitelaw is dealing with the guilt he feels from the fall out of a military tribunal, and lingering family issues which make things worse. But just as he feels he's getting his life together, cracks appear once more and he has to make some serious decisions. Meanwhile, in a matter of a moment, Jim's friend and sometimes lover Bert Gilhuis, finds himself trapped in a serious situation that eventually sees him set off on new adventures in Vancouver. These are two more stories in the continuing series of the lives of gay men who lived through the most exhilarating and terrifying of times.
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Ron Kearse writes complicated tales. Do not set your heart on any one person until the very end of one story and even then hit the pause button. Whew! This is a drama filled story. There is family complications due to prejudice against homosexuality. Then add in the “in closet” mindset of the early 1980's and life was very different than it is now and acceptance is still difficult. Kearse places one person in the military and then introduces a completely different situation than Jim's.
The abuse Bert receives I have heard about many times from others. Kearse is matter of fact regarding these circumstances. This abrupt and short sentencing allows you to seperate yourself from the acts themselves.
Just Outside of Hope has an open-road ending. Take a step back in time and enjoy a little “fun”, some drama, and some totes with Hope.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.
