Richard Pittman answers “Is Nita Prose on the spectrum? I'm trying...”

Emma asked this question about The Maid (Molly the Maid, #1):

Is Nita Prose on the spectrum? I'm trying to avoid books about neuro-divergent main characters where the author is neurotypical, in favor of stories built on own experiences.

Richard Pittman I think that while the book never explicitly says that Molly is on the spectrum, I think the story makes it plainly clear she is. We the readers are f…moreI think that while the book never explicitly says that Molly is on the spectrum, I think the story makes it plainly clear she is. We the readers are fully intended to understand that, even though the character's description of herself doesn't come right out and say it. I can't talk about whether the representation is GOOD, but I think the character is handled with a great deal of compassion, empathy, and respect. It sounds like the author is not on the spectrum herself, however. (less)

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Judith The author may have portrayed Molly with compassion & empathy early on, but how could anyone respect the terrible things Molly does at the end of the ...more
Mar 03, 2022 07:14AM

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