[darryl]

Originally Posted by hildea

But: I think you missed my second clarification:

I think the main harm stories like these cause isn't because some readers are offended or hurt. The main harm is those readers who don't get offended, who read and like the books, sympathise with the protagonists (because that's what we usually do, if the book is competently written), and whose ideas about that part of history gets influenced, just a little bit, by what they have read. I think the world would be better if noone had read those books.

Your last post was thoughtful and reasonable. Thank you.

However, your previous posts did leave me confused as to your position. My answer was to your particular question, to quote:

And a question to those of you who don't see a problem with these books: Can you really say, with a straight face, that stories which romanticise nazis, trivialise the horror of slavery in the US, and make light of racism and antisemitism, don't hurt people? Truly?

But your concern in your second clarification is not about people who are hurt or offended. One should assume that the readers of these books are adults who are capable of making up their own minds, and don't require your protection. I don't agree with your position, but at least your comments are based on an accurate plot synopsis which you have turned your mind to, rather than slavishly echoing the dubious opinions of an attention seeking reviewer.