Has it ever occurred to you that it is a metaphor, rather than an alternate reality?
Tom Send a noteboard - 28/10/2010 04:20:26 AM
The two "races" you refer to are the Tutsi and the Hutu, and if the setting is somewhat vague, it's probably because the conflict between the two groups is one that has torn large portions of Africa apart in bouts of genocide and civil war. There is no need to specify one country because many can relate to it as their own country.
I also find it mildly humorous that you actually use the term "smut" in your review. It implies that graphic sex is bad.
I also find it mildly humorous that you actually use the term "smut" in your review. It implies that graphic sex is bad.
Political correctness is the pettiest form of casuistry.
ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius
Ummaka qinnassa nīk!
*MySmiley*
ἡ δὲ κἀκ τριῶν τρυπημάτων ἐργαζομένη ἐνεκάλει τῇ φύσει, δυσφορουμένη, ὅτι δὴ μὴ καὶ τοὺς τιτθοὺς αὐτῇ εὐρύτερον ἢ νῦν εἰσι τρυπώη, ὅπως καὶ ἄλλην ἐνταῦθα μίξιν ἐπιτεχνᾶσθαι δυνατὴ εἴη. – Procopius
Ummaka qinnassa nīk!
*MySmiley*
Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor (here be spoilers)
- 26/10/2010 08:00:49 PM
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What a terrible review
- 26/10/2010 11:52:25 PM
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He voiced his opinions. Everyone does reviews differently.
- 27/10/2010 05:32:27 PM
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Yes, really
- 27/10/2010 05:45:01 PM
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You're acting in a totally uncalled for manner. His reviews don't need to meet your specifications.
- 28/10/2010 03:54:31 AM
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His reviews don't need to meet Larry's specifications, but Larry is also entitled to his opinion.
- 28/10/2010 04:21:57 AM
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Yes, but then we get into the endless "well you can have an opinion, but I get one too."
- 28/10/2010 04:34:36 AM
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So how exactly does one raise a valid concern that a review reads like a bad 5th grade book report?
- 28/10/2010 04:56:42 AM
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Jesus. Relax, would you
- 27/10/2010 06:16:15 PM
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I haven't read the book so can't judge all that well, but I've seen far worse reviews here. 
- 27/10/2010 06:59:25 PM
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- 27/10/2010 06:59:25 PM
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I'd be scared to think there are those that are much worse. Is functional illiteracy that bad? 
- 27/10/2010 10:51:32 PM
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- 27/10/2010 10:51:32 PM
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Has it ever occurred to you that it is a metaphor, rather than an alternate reality?
- 28/10/2010 04:20:26 AM
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