End

Rufus’ death was predictable, since an obvious ending for the book would be to sever the connection between him and Dana. But Dana being the murderer surprised me.
Yes, the concept of racism is horrible and unimaginable for our day and age, but do we feel this way because we’ve had about 150 years of civil rights to reflect on. In the 1800’s racism wasn’t an atrocity, but the way it had always been. I wonder how our lifestyle would be viewed by someone from antebellum south. Say the book was to be reversed. Would Rufus be just as disgusted with our way of life as we are with his.
Notes while reading:
-I’m surprised by Mr. Weylin’s reasonable nature.
-If you became “useless” you were likely to be sold. Sickness or accidents life altering enough as they are, rendered you unnecessary. Kind of scary, I would become very cautious.
-If he was considering suicide he is mentally unstable, and his favorite woman to sleep with just killed herself. Now Dana is alone with him… not a good idea!