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Oct 12, 2005

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Lisa Coutant

I found this post interesting because it reminded me of a conversation I recently had with a well-known agent. He told me that no one wants to read about poverty. Poverty occurs in "uninteresting" places.

I don't believe this is true. I believe that fascinating people live in the cracks of our society and they are often looked over because they don't look like Paris Hilton or talk the pre-approved jargon.

Although I have not had the opportunity to read "Napoleon in Rags" I give kudos to the author who broke the recurring theme in American literature today of being set in a "safe" environment.

Kassia

As one who spends far too much time observing humans in all their conditions (and far too much time thinking about these same humans and their conditions), I agree that there's a fascinating and underlooked segment of society. It is also a segment that is uncomfortable on many levels -- there aren't many white, middle class writers who have the experience or imagination to go into this world. I couldn't do it with any degree of versimilitude.

I do hope you read "Napoleon" -- it is a look at a different world that, while not gritty, is outside the normal world of fiction.

Phentermine

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