the authors took the interaction between Inara and the Councilor in "War Stories" at face value. Huh. Seriously?
Yes! I found that excessively odd, too, because I've always read that scene the way you do. Taking it at face value, in my opinion, cheapens Inara's character. So between that and the gender-focussed essays (do I EVER have issues with "feminist" essays in general--and then there are my issues with "feminist" readings of TV shows, *any* TV shows)...yeah, I think I just share your opinion all-'round on that book. The wacky fun ones really were the best of the bunch.
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Date: 2005-04-27 06:46 am (UTC)Yes! I found that excessively odd, too, because I've always read that scene the way you do. Taking it at face value, in my opinion, cheapens Inara's character. So between that and the gender-focussed essays (do I EVER have issues with "feminist" essays in general--and then there are my issues with "feminist" readings of TV shows, *any* TV shows)...yeah, I think I just share your opinion all-'round on that book. The wacky fun ones really were the best of the bunch.
Feel better!