Well, I think it becomes discrimination because America is so huge, and he directly rejects each and every crime novel written there. Wording is very important. He should have clarified it in his comment with something like: " Until now I have not come across any good American crime fiction novels." Which means (and clarifies) that he would be willing to try some good ones. Just a nice way of being polite. Surely you won't mind me giving a nice suggestion on a friendly forum like this? If I start quoting you all, I am sure I would find suggestions you have given to others.Carlotta King wrote:Thats what he DID say - he said he can't stand them, which means that he doesn't like them personally. Like when you tell us you can't stand alcohol.
I can't stand Thai food but that's just my opinion, I'm not insulting Thai people, I just don't like the taste of the food personally.
As for alcohol, it is a very far removed reference in this thread, and not liking alcohol and American novels are like apples and oranges, so I won't go in that subject.
I do not like to hurt anyone's feelings, however, and if Moonraker is feeling bad because of my comment, let me clarify I know you can not actually mean what you sounded like, but just wanted you to change the wording.
Let's move on with the topic now - Lenoir, I have a story by Rex Stout in my new book - which I mentioned earlier. I have not read it yet, but if I like it I will look for more stories by him. It is called, "The Christmas Party".