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Was Nevil Shute, author of 'A Town like Alice' a racist, or was he just recording the attitudes of the time? I did not enjoy reading this book because of the disrespectful attitude towards the aborigines. There was not one positive thing mentioned about them as far as I could see, but so much glorification of the heroine and her man. Not my cup of tea.
Fiona Well said, Halford. All of Shute's novels were contemporary, and therefore are not influenced by modern sensibilities about racism. As said, he just w…moreWell said, Halford. All of Shute's novels were contemporary, and therefore are not influenced by modern sensibilities about racism. As said, he just wrote as the scene would have occurred. It is important to keep perspective on historical novels, acknowledge the history, and then be glad and determined that the present be different.(less)
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A Town Like Alice
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