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Post by Oxynia on Sept 21, 2020 8:13:59 GMT -4
Let's move this discussion about LGBTQ and gender to the newly created topic in the General Interest sub-forum and return this thread to discussing the author and her work.
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Post by boricuamusicfan on Sept 21, 2020 22:24:49 GMT -4
Ugh...the transphobia in this thread...
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Post by MrsOldManBalls on Sept 22, 2020 7:11:11 GMT -4
This new book, it’s for adults, correct? Very far removed from Harry Potter?
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Post by GirlyGhoul on Sept 22, 2020 9:03:03 GMT -4
I haven't read the new book and don't plan to. But the description sounds like a watered down 'Dressed to Kill'. I wonder if Brian DePalma should sue...
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Millis
Blueblood
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Post by Millis on Sept 22, 2020 9:19:18 GMT -4
It's a series of thriller/mystery detective books that she started under a pseudonym. In general I really enjoyed the first few books in the series, but the storylines have gone downhill and I don't think I'll miss much by not continuing to read them. I think this thread is a perfect example of how she's shot herself in the foot with her views, you can no longer discuss her or her works without her personal views coming into the conversation. I think it's idiotic for any 'brand' to make their personal views public, like company vans driving around with Trump or Biden stickers, or CEO's donating to political campaigns. You will inevitably alienate roughly half your client base. She's free to speak her mind, and she obviously feels strongly about this issue, but there are always consequences and it's boggling to me that she would continue to dig her heels in on this.
ETA: I quoted the wrong person so I'll remove the quote.
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Post by seat6 on Sept 22, 2020 11:40:09 GMT -4
I read The Casual Vacancy when it was published in 2012. I think that was her first published book specifically for adults.
It was so grim! It was this suburban drama about a host of characters who were all somewhat connected to each other. It was long. I kept on expecting for there to be a payoff when I got to end the of the book and it just ended on a very depressing note.
The book wasn't bad. There were characters I liked and stories I was invested in. And there's nothing wrong with a tragic ending. I don't even really remember what happened at the end, but it was not cathartic in the way true tragedy would be.
I haven't read any of her other non-Harry Potter books since.
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Post by petitesuite on Sept 22, 2020 12:31:16 GMT -4
The Casual Vacancy was so, so bad IMO. So many of the characters were completely bland and indistinguishable. I remember being so relieved every time the Indian family was mentioned because at least their names were distinctive enough from everyone else's that I could actually remember who they were. That said, I did read the first two Galbraith books and I thought they were perfectly fine. Like if I found them at a book exchange in a hostel I'd be like "jackpot!" but if someone gave them to me as a gift I'd be like "hmmmmmmm."
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syve
Lady in Waiting
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Post by syve on Sept 22, 2020 13:13:13 GMT -4
This new book, it’s for adults, correct? Very far removed from Harry Potter? Yeah, it's the next book in a series of crime books she writes. They're ok, but nothing mind blowing. The main character also has the most ludicrous back story which makes it a bit hard to take seriously. |
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Post by Wol on Sept 30, 2020 12:19:28 GMT -4
So there's a whole "defend JK!" movement and a lot of people I really admire (Tom Stoppard, Ian McEwan, Ian McKellan) are signing on to it. I'm very confused what they are supporting (especially Sir Ian). It sounds like they are coming out against the cancel culture and the backlash JK's receiving, but isn't that just the byproduct of free speech? JK has every right to express her views on trans women, and other people have every right to call her transphobic for doing so, if that's their opinion. And if people don't buy her books and avoid her ancillary products because they disagree with her that's called a free market economy decision. Are they taking issue with a bullying woman being bullied? Is anyone following this that can shed light on what I am missing?
ETA: Never mind. I looked into it. Yes, they are upset that people are being so mean to poor widdle JK Rowling for expressing her opinion. What a joke.
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Post by cubanitafresca on Oct 1, 2020 11:32:12 GMT -4
Define "Mean"?
To be clear, I disagree with every single word that JK has said about trans-women. And while everyone has a right to free speech, some of the attacks on her have been outright disgusting. Sending dick pics, death threats, and even rape threats - to a woman who already experienced sexual assault or any woman for that matter. I'm sorry but that's just vile. Tell her she's a dumbass, that you completely disagree, burn her books if you must, but when you threaten death and rape, you've crossed a line to me.
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