Stephen Beecroft wrote: --- Orson Scott Card, LDS writer of fiction/science fiction/fantasy, has complained that most present-day authors eschew developing the character of "good guys" because, as they claim, bad guys are "more interesting". ---
Yet Card is not above using the same tactics as other writers. I was terribly disappointed with _Saints_. In the story Card apparently found an interest in exploring the sexuality of Joseph Smith and one of his plural wives. Perhaps I'm prudish, but I thought this was speculation on matters that are best left open. That said, I have to admit that some of the other more liberal LDS writers that have ventured into this territory were certainly less sensitive than Card's treatment of the issues. As far as I know, opening this topic for discussion, particularly under the heading of "New Mormon History," qualifies singularly as a preoccupation for Signaturi. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /// ZION LIST CHARTER: Please read it at /// /// http://www.zionsbest.com/charter.html /// ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aaP9AU.bWix1n.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^----------------------------------------------------------------
