Alyce asked this question about The Indigo Girl:
I have not finished the book, but wonder if a large segment of people would feel excluded reading a book in which slaves are property and Indians are a danger... I understand it's historical in the sense that slavery is a part of the American cultural fabric, but I feel like people of color might have little interest in this book. Which is sad. Can any people of color comment on this issue if they have read it?
Ann Longfellow I hate asking a question too, but my question is: if you disagree with how slavery is treated in this novel, how would you have addressed it in a more…moreI hate asking a question too, but my question is: if you disagree with how slavery is treated in this novel, how would you have addressed it in a more acceptable manner while still telling the story? (less)
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Katharine Noble As stated above, I think the point of view (of a white woman) was handled as well as it can be, given historical and modern context.
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