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Title: Good writing, but racially prejudiced
Review: I read the Shipping News. I thought it was great, and that it should be made into a movie. I was disappointed to hear that Kevin Spacey was tipped to be Quoyle. The image I had of him was more like Drew Carey - a sorry oafish kind of guy (not really comical, though). Anyway, I was happy when I found Accordion Crimes, and bought it straight away. It is well written and complex, in plot and detail. However, I have only read about half, so the following opinion may change. I have just this to say at the moment - WHAT IS THIS WOMAN'S PROBLEM WITH THE IRISH? If the subjects of this acrimony were African-American or Jewish the book would never have made it to print! Aside from this, she seems to have missed the fact that Celtic music is strongly accordion based. What trauma have the Irish caused Ms Proulx?
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