Jan. 14th, 2010

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Dear James Clemens,

I appreciate that you do not want to make your world Sanitary Fantasy World, and I am even tremendously amused and intrigued by your made-up religion that focuses on gods’ bodily fluids and functions, since that’s pretty standard for religion and it’s entertaining to see it made literal in a place where gods are substantial. However, must you go on about effluvia so much? I am willing to accept one or two mentions to remind us that fantasy land does contain shit, but there’s a fine line between “realistic detail” and “just plain wallowing,” and that line is so far behind you that binoculars may not help you locate it.

Also, helpful tip: you do not endear yourself to me when the first time I meet a 13-year-old female protagonist she is being graphically raped. It sorta sets the tone for the rest of the book, if you know what I mean.

So, while your technical merit is pretty good, I’m afraid I’m going to have to return your book to the library unfinished. Because really.

Yours,
Amelia

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