Steff answers “I tried reading this book in college, but...”

Carol Maskus asked this question about Tropic of Cancer (Tropic, #1):

I tried reading this book in college, but had to put it down when he kept referring to women as bitches and whores. For women who have read the book, did that dissuade you?

Steff As a woman, I found it somewhat confusing that I absolutely loved this book. I don't think that Miller necessarily feels that women are lesser than me…moreAs a woman, I found it somewhat confusing that I absolutely loved this book. I don't think that Miller necessarily feels that women are lesser than men. I think his attitude towards society and people on a whole reflect his idea of women as bitches and whores in general, just as most of his male friends are pathetic, self absorbed and idiotic. People suck, people are great, etc. etc. He does not limit these ideas to gender.

I think that Miller is either absolutely for you, or not at all. I think a lot of you commenting miss the mark completely with Miller. It's not about plot, its purpose isn't to be misogynistic. Not to say you can't make an argument for either, I just don't think Miller is for this type of person. (less)

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