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21st Century Op Ed or Enjoyable Literature
Pre-ordered this book as I have any book written by Susanna Kearsley. Her books, like those written by my other favorites Diana Galbaldon, Karen White or Kathryn Kingsley to name a few, are a literary treat and worth reading more than once. That said, the not so subtle allusions to social justice, pc phraseology and the application of present day mores to correct and/or apologize for historical events is baffling. The double story lines plod along searching for relevancy but not quite achieving it. Of the two story lines, the historical characters were far more interesting. Despite that, the book was a tedious and a disappointing read. It saddens me that the incessant drum beat of activism appears inescapable. Bottom line: Ignorance and cruelty is never acceptable. It existed then and it does now, however, encouraging people to feel guilt over things they have in no way participated in or supported is a blatant attempt to manipulate their emotions.
