Posted by Jonathan Labaree on July 11, 2003 at 13:23:48 from 207.5.234.19 user JLabaree.
In Reply to: Jon McGregor on the book he loved best as a child posted by Alan Hakim on July 10, 2003 at 18:40:11:
"And although all the ginger beer and gender stereotypes seem a little old-fashioned these days…"
What's so old fashioned about ginger beer? I love the stuff, always have.
Plus, while the books may hold some gender stereotypes, AR shows admirable modernity in portraying the sexes. Indeed, it must have been refreshing to read the stories in the 30s with the equal standing of the two captains, the resourcefulness of Titty, and the sheer energy of Port and Starboard.