Delores answers “Is this book as racist as Flashback? That...”

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.

Delores The Fifth Heart does not seem racist to me, but it is very much written in the context of the times (1890's). Than again, I don't see racism in Simmon…moreThe Fifth Heart does not seem racist to me, but it is very much written in the context of the times (1890's). Than again, I don't see racism in Simmons writings. I have enjoyed everything he has written and greatly admire his scope - he can write about anything and make it pull you in to read on and on. I can't wait until his next book and I love the fact that his books are long. You can really sink into his novels and care about the characters and the stories. The Terror is still my favorite of his novels, but this one is next in line! Read it!(less)

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