Personally I think all the 'political stuff' is more about the historical aspects of how women were treated then and how celebrities are used as war mongers in this world. Also the author, Xiran Jay Zhao, uses they/them pronouns.
In the world the way the MC think makes no sense. It was like she was plucked from a specific ideology of today and put into that world. There was no reason for her to think the way she does, where did she come up with her idea in the world. Plus there are other things that you can pick right out of the headlines of our western news.
@@J.R.CarrelI think she's just the product if her society. You said in the video that 'we are what we're surrounded by' but it's also how we react and act on what exactly surrounds us. Even though Zetian is a very strict character, she knows who she is and what she needs to do.
I know exactly what she did in using past practices from Chinese culture and moving them into future Chinese like culture . I use different cultures from around the world in my novels. I try to make sure that it makes sense within the narrative the way I use the culture.
@@J.R.Carrel Yikes. I guess a lot of people ignored older writers advise of weaving politics in a story. Instead of using a book as a personal soapbox.
Personally I think all the 'political stuff' is more about the historical aspects of how women were treated then and how celebrities are used as war mongers in this world.
Also the author, Xiran Jay Zhao, uses they/them pronouns.
In the world the way the MC think makes no sense. It was like she was plucked from a specific ideology of today and put into that world. There was no reason for her to think the way she does, where did she come up with her idea in the world. Plus there are other things that you can pick right out of the headlines of our western news.
@@J.R.CarrelI think she's just the product if her society. You said in the video that 'we are what we're surrounded by' but it's also how we react and act on what exactly surrounds us. Even though Zetian is a very strict character, she knows who she is and what she needs to do.
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Tell us you know nothing about history of other cultures without telling us.
I know exactly what she did in using past practices from Chinese culture and moving them into future Chinese like culture . I use different cultures from around the world in my novels. I try to make sure that it makes sense within the narrative the way I use the culture.
Just looked up the book. Most are from "it's bad to meh, it could've been better." But I'll give her the benefit of the doubt for being a beginner.
I would normally give someone the benefit of the doubt their first time out but it was all done very purposefully
@@J.R.Carrel Yikes. I guess a lot of people ignored older writers advise of weaving politics in a story. Instead of using a book as a personal soapbox.
Don't hide your feelings, Joe, let it all out. Tell us what you really think.
The video would have been a lot funnier had I done a live vlog about it LOL. Just sitting in my truck throwing my hands up while I was listening
@@J.R.Carrel LOL. I like her Instagram, she recaps all the big twitter dramas.
Yeah I've heard she's pretty funny on UA-cam
I’m taking your word on this one. Sounds pretty bad.
Yeah I don't torture yourself LOL