Amanda answers “I have not finished the book, but wonder...”

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?

Amanda the threat of indians is only mentioned briefly and the story is from the perspective of white settlers, the book doesn't glorify the white people's f…morethe threat of indians is only mentioned briefly and the story is from the perspective of white settlers, the book doesn't glorify the white people's fear of the indians. One scene does not an entire plot, make. The story itself isn't ABOUT that, per se. Its historical, factual context. I think the bigger question is why aren't there more stories from the perspectives of the slaves or indians. (less)

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