Christopher asked this question about The Fifth Heart:
Is this book as racist as Flashback? That made me question my Dan Simmons love and wonder if I would ever buy a book from him again. I try to separate people's kooky politics from their writing, but it was so overwhelming and hideous in Flashback.
Gatorman There was nothing racist about the book nor were there any kooky politics in it. Simmons answered questions about the politics on his website. You sho…moreThere was nothing racist about the book nor were there any kooky politics in it. Simmons answered questions about the politics on his website. You should read that first before making such statements.(less)
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