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I have long thought of this book as one of my favorites, but noticed some heavy racist and misogynistic undertones when I re-read it. Much of this was left out of the film. Does old fashioned sexism sully an otherwise great work of literature?
Chumskin's Diner Yea you're right. Disregard everything meaningful in the book because you figured out the guy you thought you liked isn't the type your old lady would…moreYea you're right. Disregard everything meaningful in the book because you figured out the guy you thought you liked isn't the type your old lady would want over for dinner. Im going to use this method to slim down my own reading list. Thanks for the idea.(less)
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Peter Popper Did you time travel here from the 50's? How arrogant to assume what's meaningful to you should be meaningful to everyone and that what you are able to ...more
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
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