![]() Whatever the author’s actual intent, it appears that Banks approves of the deeply sexist society she portrays. There is nothing wrong with simply portraying a sexist society there is, however, something wrong with condoning it. It is an issue, and though it’s been addressed more eloquently and thoroughly by other reviewers, I’ll say it again. Obviously, the biggest complaint that accompanies Of Poseidon is the blatant and unapologetic sexism Anna Banks portrays. This review is also heavy on quotes, because I really think Of Poseidon speaks for itself. My thoughts on this novel can be neatly divided into three sections. Of Poseidon found its way back on my to-read list a few weeks ago, and I really wish it hadn’t. But I guess that when I decided to let my “friends” pick the books I read next, I opened myself up for semi-self-inflicted torture. I don’t have the time or patience to suffer through reportedly sexist and idiotic mermaid books. ![]() When the reviews for Of Poseidon started circulating, about six months ago, I promptly put this book off of my to-read list and didn’t give it a second thought. Reading books I don’t enjoy isn’t fun, and writing reviews for those books isn’t fun either. Much as I’m tempted, sometimes, to give in to a bad case of morbid curiosity, I don’t. As a general rule, I don’t read books I know I won’t like. ![]()
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