If one finds FICTION so offensive why bother reading? I can understand political or religious NON-fiction being offensive but isn't the joy of fiction that it's just "make believe?" The price is right considering its length. A line or two more explaining their reasons would have helped. I would think any being that could contemplate its death might have different views. My only critique, is I found the verisimilitude lacking in the other culture regarding their belief system. Much fuss is made by some about the graphic sexual assault which is brief but absolutely key to distinguishing two cultures and a woman's feelings about a more sensitive being. It won the Hugo award (Science Fiction Writer's "Oscar" as most likely know), and only rarely are such prizes awarded to art without any merit. Since we can't discuss these things at "polite gatherings" literature is appropriate except for those who wish pure escapism (While concise, entertaining and compelling certainly this is not a 'light' read). Some complain of the politics and religion but this is literature. I found the book fast paced, well narrated and well edited.
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