Scott answers “They changed the original location from...”

Serewyn asked this question about Hex:

They changed the original location from Dutch town to Hudson Valley town, USA. I wonder what Americans make of this, or feel about it?

Scott I found it condescending. I read Japanese novels, I read Scandinavian novels, I am perfectly capable of "getting" the story if it takes place in a cou…moreI found it condescending. I read Japanese novels, I read Scandinavian novels, I am perfectly capable of "getting" the story if it takes place in a country foreign to me. Also, I would have loved to get a taste of Dutch culture. As for name pronunciation, who cares? I still don't know how to pronounce the first part of John Ajvide Lindqvist's surname, but I love his books. (less)

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