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Wellington New Zealand
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Jan 14, 2005 06:06 PM 3209 Views

When I recall reading this book the first thing that comes to my mind is the lengthy love making scene that takes place. I got this book by coincidence, I was looking for a Michael Crichton book after having read Jurassic park, lost world and the rising sun..


I passed a book stall on the street on my way to a movie at south ex. The topic of Disclosure caught my fancy and I knew that this had to be the next book that I read by Michael. Sexual dynamite, it said on the back of the book, this can't be boring, I thought to myself and hoped that that was not all there was to this book and that there'd be a lot of substance in it. was I proven right?


Well after finishing the book it keeps you thinking about the biases that are in-built in every person by society about genders. When you think ''women,'' words like delicate, fragile, sensitive, seductive?? pop into your head immediately. When you think ''man,'' words like aggressive, uncontrolled, insensitive and maybe horny pop into your head. So are these stereotypes about men and women true, the obvious answer is yes, most of the time they are. There are obviously exceptions and this book deals with an exception, an unusual case, which is what makes this book an interesting read.


I found that the main character Tom, is very believable and realistic. One of the good things about the novel is that its not all ''goody goody'' where everyone is an idealistic character, and good and bad are clearly defined. Tom, the hero, has shortcomings, but he's trying to be a good person just like normal people, and he does make many mistakes. I'm sure every guy out there has been seduced by women every now and then, just for little things, like walking them to the school canteen, or buying them something to eat, and this is why people can relate to this novel.


The story goes something like this After an incident Meredith Johnson accuses Tom of having sexually harassed her. The fact that Meredith is young and is amazingly beautiful and that Tom is near forty years of age doesn?t help Toms case. One day Tom is respected, has a wife and kids and a nice secure job and the next day he finds everything that matters in his life falling to pieces before he?s eyes. He is in an amazingly tricky situation and one wrong move could mean the end of his career and marriage. Everyone at his workplace losses respect for him and he losses his dignity, some refer to him as a ''pig.''


Now the part about the love making. Its awesome. Michael Crichton gives a vivid and detailed picture of what happens, while not making it vulgar but beautiful. The setting that the love scene takes place is perfect. The tension, the thoughts which go through Toms mind in those moments are clearly described which keeps the reader on edge while Tom makes up his mind if he should have sex with Meredith or not. I won't disclose too much information about the plot as I want you people to enjoy the book.


One of the morals of this story is that you should keep control over yourself and not give in to too many temptations, because you will benefit in the end. Some advice for all the young guys out there, don't be so easy, next time a chick puts her hand around your arm and asks you to get a chocolate for her,say no.


Abhinav


The Twilight Zone
Sep 23, 2004 05:42 PM 3464 Views

Imagine if a beautiful woman accuses a man of sexual harassment ?


Then imagine again if the man turns back, denies and then accuses the woman of the same ?


So who would you believe ?


Let me tell you. Your first instinct would be to believe the woman. Right away. You may not even think twice. Especially if the woman is crying, breaking down all over. Especially if she looks beautiful and stunning. Frail and delicate. Especially if the man is macho and twice her size.


?Disclosure? deals with the issue of allegations in a working place. It also questions an average person's mindset when it comes to gender issues. It?s a story of Tom Sanders, a successful executive at a high-flying computer firm who has to deal with his new boss, Meredith Johnson, a woman with whom he has had an affair with long ago. Though Tom is a thorough gentleman and a professional, he faces hell when after a closed door after-office-hours meeting with his new boss, Meredith accuses him of sexual harassment. His whole world comes crumbling down as his colleagues and his family look accusingly at him and his career take a nose dive.


In a brilliant fight, Sanders not only comes clean but also exposes the plot of the company that was hatched against him.


Black and white. Day and night. Is it really simple ? Then what about grey ? And what about twilight ? The question the book raises is the way some women use or misuse their sexuality for their own means. They know the easiest and the most effective means to tarnish the reputation of a man : Just make a noise about the way he chased a woman, harassed her or even molested her. Do you really think people ask for the evidence ? Not unless it becomes a police case, which it very rarely does.


Usually you hear women lamenting about the unfair and unjust treatment meted out to them in a male dominated society. They feel discriminated against and ignored. They blame their periods, marriage, husbands and babies for their dismal state of lives and careers.


Then there are women who decide to work hard against all odds. They blame nobody, take care of their homes and / or careers, use every ability they have and strive ahead in their chosen profession.


Yet, there is another class of women who belong to the twilight zone. They may not have the ability to work hard or brains to land wonderful projects but they know how to make the right moves. Flutter those eyelashes. Smile a simpering smile. Cross and uncross those legs. Look frightened and if nothing works, cry. Sob away and your work place hurdles are removed in an instant. Sometimes things work for them because they look so believable but sometimes it?s simply because people don?t want to have embarrassing scenes in a professional place.


I have seen many male colleagues who are perfect gentlemen being pushed to a corner by ladies who have real or imagined complaints about harassment by them. Look, not all men pant after every pretty woman in a cave-man like way, especially in a professional place. Men may have other things in mind too, like a career, a cricket match or even food. Why do we have to have an image of men as these sex-starved out-of-control dodos ?


When we talk about equality of men and women, it should be just that : equality. Why should either of them have an unfair advantage ? An advantage to cry wolf ? An advantage to cry ? An advantage to create a scene ?


The message of this book is that since the goal is the same, that is to get ahead in your career, we should make the rules same for everyone. Use hard work, sincerity, smarts and dedication. Leave your gender behind when you go to work.


The book is very racy and is effectively covered in just seven days of Tom Sanders? life. The suspense is brilliant and you may not feel like putting the book down till you have read the last page. Then you may keep it down, look up and think about the games people play. You may think about how we just take people at their face value and how easily we get judgmental. Who knows, you may become a wiser person after this !


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