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Originally Posted by pwalker8
I agree with you. I read the book back when it first came out and enjoyed it. In general, things like plagiarism aren't nearly as black and white as people make them out to be. Writing a book that takes years of research is a more complex task than many realize. She's not the first to have these problems and I doubt she will be the last. As long as it's not a pattern of behavior, I willing to write it off as a mistake and simply enjoy a well written book.
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I think in this case it is black and white. Huge portions were essentially copied. Yes, it's a complex task, but that's the job. And I think one reason the problem will keep recurring is that people only get their wrist slapped if caught. Frequently a minor author doesn't have the means to take on a behemoth in addition.
As for Goodwin, evidence of plagiarism was found in another book, too, but AFAIK, the case wasn't pursued.