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.
Rene Call it artistic license, hyperbole and exaggeration.. But indeed there does exist a huge and deep chasm between the reality of idyllic American life …moreCall it artistic license, hyperbole and exaggeration.. But indeed there does exist a huge and deep chasm between the reality of idyllic American life and that of the Indian subcontinent. No doubt.(less)
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