Maybe a hot take, maybe just a rant, but I see many Tiktokers and Goodreads reviewers point fingers real fast when it comes to this situation in particular.
Characters can be nasty, ignorant, and morally corrupt. The thing is, one should question why did the author portray them this way, whats the bigger picture instead of rapidly condeming the person behind the pen.
There are times when yes, a character is a vessel for an author’s views, but most often, it is not.
A common misconception is that the main character should be likeable for the reader to empathize with them; no, one can dislike them all throughout the novel. It is not a rule that they have to act or think ethically.
by MrEnvelope93
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It’s only children, idiots and the chronically outraged who are incapable of this nuance. Ignore them, find more intelligent sources for reviews.