tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357514088561227680.post104272573862888998..comments2008-11-16T03:20:29.432-08:00Jeff Burtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18068021849429001560noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357514088561227680.post-75940388183682816502008-11-16T03:20:00.000-08:002008-11-16T03:20:00.000-08:00Oh dear, this is meant to be a funny book - you know, humorous, not to be taken seriously. I enjoyed it enormously and the following Fethering mysteries. Maybe it's true that some Americans don't quite get UK humour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357514088561227680.post-18444332886870882942008-02-09T10:37:00.000-08:002008-02-09T10:37:00.000-08:00Well said!<BR/><BR/>An even more painful experience is when the book in question is actually likable, such as Hawaii by James A. Michener, but still has a clear agenda. <BR/><BR/>I read this as a young teen and still struggle with the ghost of his fragile missionaries, mean and small when compared to the strong, noble Polynesians. I have, against my will, internalized a dislike of those that would ruin a culture by beating them over the head with a bible, and a secret fear that being a Christian means being that.Brandy Dopkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01380059635102533910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-357514088561227680.post-83709640633158933212008-02-09T06:47:00.000-08:002008-02-09T06:47:00.000-08:00Sounds like the trash can was just the place for it. I don't mind reading a book that challenges my way of thinking, but when I read fiction I don't want to be preached at--no matter what the sermon is about.Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06621773842071448180noreply@blogger.com