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Well, me not being very knowledgeable about Africa..No Lordling Send a noteboard - 28/10/2010 05:10:12 PM
The two "races" you refer to are the Tutsi and the Hutu, and if the setting is somewhat vague, it's probably because the conflict between the two groups is one that has torn large portions of Africa apart in bouts of genocide and civil war. There is no need to specify one country because many can relate to it as their own country.

I get that there was a lot in the book that I missed because I don't understand Africa. I'd be more interested in those things if the book had been more enjoyable as a story. (Which it wasn't)
I also find it mildly humorous that you actually use the term "smut" in your review. It implies that graphic sex is bad.

Nopenopenopenopenope. Won't do that mistake in the future. But glad that someone finds something humorous. :D
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Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor (here be spoilers) Lordling - 26/10/2010 08:00:49 PM 791 Views
What a terrible review Larry - 26/10/2010 11:52:25 PM 624 Views
He voiced his opinions. Everyone does reviews differently. Aeryn - 27/10/2010 05:32:27 PM 513 Views
Yes, really Larry - 27/10/2010 05:45:01 PM 607 Views
You're acting in a totally uncalled for manner. His reviews don't need to meet your specifications. Ghavrel - 28/10/2010 03:54:31 AM 531 Views
His reviews don't need to meet Larry's specifications, but Larry is also entitled to his opinion. Tom - 28/10/2010 04:21:57 AM 494 Views
Yes, but then we get into the endless "well you can have an opinion, but I get one too." Ghavrel - 28/10/2010 04:34:36 AM 586 Views
So how exactly does one raise a valid concern that a review reads like a bad 5th grade book report? Tom - 28/10/2010 04:56:42 AM 451 Views
The way Legolas suggested? Ghavrel - 28/10/2010 05:57:46 AM 540 Views
You want me to do that? Larry - 28/10/2010 10:09:27 PM 485 Views
Jesus. Relax, would you Lordling - 27/10/2010 06:16:15 PM 590 Views
Relax? With the profanity you used? Larry - 27/10/2010 10:49:26 PM 559 Views
Ignore this. I need to calm down. *NM* Ghavrel - 28/10/2010 05:57:07 AM 262 Views
I haven't read the book so can't judge all that well, but I've seen far worse reviews here. Legolas - 27/10/2010 06:59:25 PM 490 Views
I'd be scared to think there are those that are much worse. Is functional illiteracy that bad? Larry - 27/10/2010 10:51:32 PM 554 Views
what he said. *NM* Aeryn - 28/10/2010 05:08:08 AM 276 Views
Granted, it's not the best written review around... lord-of-shadow - 28/10/2010 01:31:22 AM 515 Views
Has it ever occurred to you that it is a metaphor, rather than an alternate reality? Tom - 28/10/2010 04:20:26 AM 536 Views
Well, me not being very knowledgeable about Africa..No Lordling - 28/10/2010 05:10:12 PM 620 Views
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