Let's talk race

Jul 31, 2012 00:51

Most days, I don't have the energy to give a crap about all the shitty slash ebooks that're out there. And there're a lot, let's be honest. But, The Luxury of Vengeance By Isabella Carter is more than crap. It's offensive. It is one of the most offensive racist crap that's been published. Yeah, I used the 'r' word ( Read more... )

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kepteinen July 30 2012, 14:58:29 UTC
Well, at least you weren't alone in reading it.

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akerushin August 1 2012, 03:55:57 UTC
Haven't read it yet but after reading your reaction, it will be interesting to see if my reaction is similar.

As for the writer I recommended- the contemporary writing definitely captures the 'not quite belonging to either culture' that I think most Asians brought up in another country feel. Her fantasy is exciting but I suppose it could be better classified as action/adventure with some fantastical elements? Just wish there was a beta to help her polish up her writing (I'm making the assumption the author is female).

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