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From: grr@cbm.UUCP (George Robbins)
Newsgroups: net.books
Subject: Re: MAIA by Richard Adams
Message-ID: <16@cbm.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 22-Jan-86 04:13:29 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 22 04:13:29 1986
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> In article <2660013@csd2.UUCP>, krantz@csd2.UUCP (Michaelntz) writes:
>>> I saw this in Walden Books today. Has anyone read it? It has 1223 pages
>> I dont know if it's good, but I did hear it's very dirty.
> 
>     The word I get is that MAIA is extremely sexist and racist, to
> the point I've not even considered getting it ( I've heard this from
> friends whom I trust implicitly in these matters; normally they bend
> over backwards to be fair, so I tend to believe them when they bad-rap
> a book ).  Any independent confirmation of this stance from some netter
> would be useful.
>            Mike Farren

The book is much about sexuality, but more to the point, civilization,
society and humanity.  To label it as sexist and racist suggests that
your friends may have read the cover, and enough of the text to have
fallen prey to knee-jerk reactions.

You should perhaps read some of the book yourself before echoing other's
opinions.  I read the first 250 pages tonight and found it most interesting
and thought provoking.

Be warned though, that many people will find the book to be *OBSCENE*, and it
will take you to some uncomfortable places.  As of yet, I haven't the faintest
idea whether in the end, justice or retribution reigns.
-- 
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