A answers “Does anyone else think Mr. Simmons...”

Gordon Grant asked this question about Song of Kali:

Does anyone else think Mr. Simmons demonstrates a streak of racism in this book? The uniformly vile description of India and all the people he encounters there in contrast to the idyllic visions of Vermont, Colorado and his lovable, New Yorker friend Abe leaves a sour, xenophobic taste in my mouth.

A I came here to check if I should read this book because I was afraid it would offend me. I am a Hindu and an Indian and I think the idea of Kali being…moreI came here to check if I should read this book because I was afraid it would offend me. I am a Hindu and an Indian and I think the idea of Kali being portrayed as evil will be very offensive to me. I know its fiction but its still wrong to make up things that go against the accepted beliefs. It spreads harmful information to those who do not know any better. Like Indiana Jones: Temple of Doom. India has the largest population of vegetarians in the world and it was sickening to me that they alluded that Indians consume monkey brains and eyes and such. I am sure Christians would be offended if some Saint who is worshiped by them is portrayed as evil in someone's fiction. I think I will skip this one.(less)

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