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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.
U M Yes - and i wonder if this book would be quite so lauded if it had been written today.
I read the Hyperion novels several years ago and was impressed …moreYes - and i wonder if this book would be quite so lauded if it had been written today.
I read the Hyperion novels several years ago and was impressed by them, so am startled to come across this book by the same author.
the only excuse I can suggest for Simmons is that this is an early and immature work.(less)
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