Bit stunned myself since I read it -- what's weird(er) is they, actually, asked for the book. Why bother? Deep breath Hoping that I can trust in the basic decency/intelligence/sensitivity of readers to see past his bias and give the book a chance...
Sometimes hype like that can create curiosity. If there's a train wreck, people will want to look at it.
Think about here. When a post gets smashed with flags on the front page, that's supposed to mean it's receiving a negative review. What do people do though? They look to see what all the fuss is about.
True... and I do appreciate your reassurances. I mean, I hope that will be the case, that past curiosity, folks with have independence of mind and time to investigate further ... This book has been 10 years in the making!
What slightly disturbs me, and has been brought to my attention is his closing line:
"It's why we have knights and they have gurus." I wonder if this is more of a cultural attack than a book review... Hmm.
I'm not sure what to say about that. That line doesn't need to be there. He made his point without it. Failed attempt at humor, possibly sarcasm. It looks out of place, like an afterthought. You know how you'll just throw a piece of writing in after finishing something. Little one-liners. Maybe ask for an explanation without offering your suspicions. You'll get a denial if you ask straight out.
I appreciate your subtlety and tact. But, it got to me and I've just dropped a line to The Scotsman. I hope I don't sound too precious. Thank you, for your support on this and taking time to think outloud with me; I appreciate it.
I mean, we don't actually have "gurus". He's thinking India, maybe?
Here's definition of Orientalism:
a way of seeing that imagines, emphasizes, exaggerates and distorts differences of Arab peoples and cultures as compared to that of Europe and the U.S. It often involves seeing Arab culture as exotic, backward, uncivilized, and at times dangerous.
He, and their 200,000 readers :o
Bit stunned myself since I read it -- what's weird(er) is they, actually, asked for the book. Why bother? Deep breath Hoping that I can trust in the basic decency/intelligence/sensitivity of readers to see past his bias and give the book a chance...
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_/|\_Sometimes hype like that can create curiosity. If there's a train wreck, people will want to look at it.
Think about here. When a post gets smashed with flags on the front page, that's supposed to mean it's receiving a negative review. What do people do though? They look to see what all the fuss is about.
You'll be fine.
True... and I do appreciate your reassurances. I mean, I hope that will be the case, that past curiosity, folks with have independence of mind and time to investigate further ... This book has been 10 years in the making!
What slightly disturbs me, and has been brought to my attention is his closing line:
"It's why we have knights and they have gurus." I wonder if this is more of a cultural attack than a book review... Hmm.
I'm not sure what to say about that. That line doesn't need to be there. He made his point without it. Failed attempt at humor, possibly sarcasm. It looks out of place, like an afterthought. You know how you'll just throw a piece of writing in after finishing something. Little one-liners. Maybe ask for an explanation without offering your suspicions. You'll get a denial if you ask straight out.
I appreciate your subtlety and tact. But, it got to me and I've just dropped a line to The Scotsman. I hope I don't sound too precious. Thank you, for your support on this and taking time to think outloud with me; I appreciate it.
You're welcome.
I mean, we don't actually have "gurus". He's thinking India, maybe?
Here's definition of Orientalism: