Edi answers “I didn't read the book yet, but I'd like...”

Mona Alsmadi asked this question about Falling Man:

I didn't read the book yet, but I'd like to know is there any Islamophobia in it and if so where is it mentioned?

Edi I'd question what you mean by asking this, what your intentions are towards this novel. DeLillo is one of the world's finest current writers. If there…moreI'd question what you mean by asking this, what your intentions are towards this novel. DeLillo is one of the world's finest current writers. If there is 'islamophobia' in it, or homophobia, or transphobia, those would be views expressed by the characters in the novel. Isn't that the point of novels? To present differing perspectives, experiences, prejudices, narratives? Given this is a 9/11 novel, you might expect some of the protagonists to present 'islamophobic' views (by which I take it you mean criticism of Islam). Given so many people did. In answer to your question, there is none. But find out for yourself: You take yourself into a novel, your expectations, your experiences, your '-phobias', your prejudices. That's the point. (less)

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