miteypen’s Comments (group member since Jun 01, 2011)

miteypen’s comments from the Ask Bestselling Author Lawrence Block a Question group.

Yeah, I see your point. I feel the same way. I just hadn't noticed that comment and I admit, it seems out of character for Scudder.

I've read almost all the Matthew Scudder books and I don't remember ever getting the impression that Scudder is prejudiced toward anyone. Sometimes people do use unfortunate phrases or words because they're used to hearing them themselves. I don't think Scudder is talking about Jews here, I think he's talking about lawyers, but I agree that it was insensitive of him to use that phrase. I'd give him another chance if I were you.