• Big P
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    1 year ago

    What parts of the book are they referring to?

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      1 year ago

      I’m guessing a lot of it is that Pratchett’s takes on identity politics haven’t always aged well, despite being generally progressive at the time of writing.

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      Yeah I’m trying to work out what “outdated attitudes” are in Discworld. Racism, sexism and whatnot are present, sure, but only really to be made fun of

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      However, Penguin Random House delineated that the notice should not be misconstrued as a trigger warning, but rather a note meant to situate the reader in the timeframe of the book’s origins.

      They’re being a bit overcautious, I presume.