I find that old books can often take away more than they give to me. They often have outdated ideas on women or race and are usually far clumsier with depicting

I find that old books can often take away more than they give to me. They often have outdated ideas on women or race and are usually far clumsier with depicting homeless, disabled, or sick people. Engagement with fans of old books often is a set of very sheepish defensiveness when I point these out.