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Old 06-02-2009, 02:18 AM   #42
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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib View Post
I disagree. Remember, we are offering opinions here.

His writing, I feel, should be judged by his writing and not by his polarizing words. (For example, Norman Mailer was recognized as somewhat of an ass - but he's also recognized as an important [albeit "flawed"] writer.)

On Alexie:
One might not like the man, his politics, his religion, his BO, his halitosis, his clothes, the way he wears his hair, or his "hee-haw" laugh, (and continue to add to the list to one's satisfaction), but it's the writing that will ultimately stand or fall.

Don

Heck yes.

I liked some of his stories more than others, but he's definitely got skills as a writer. "He said 'elitist' so he must be a fool" is about as deserved as his view of ereaders seems to be
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