Talk:The Number of Darkness/@comment-25024572-20150715151041/@comment-26030957-20150715155515

Oh, Dorky, why do you always have to focus on the lesbian incest. I only put it in there so sick fucks like you and Underscorre will read it (I'd love to hear what you think of it Underscorre, it feels naked without your mark of approval).

Yes, the use of the bible to justify immoral actions is a major theme in this story. We do see it today with the fight for gay rights and it was prominent back in the dark days of slavery and Jim Crow laws as well.

I did a lot or research on the writing styles and vocabulary of the eighteen sixties and I'm glad you found it authentic. It was difficult in that I didn't want to hit the reader over the head with it. I wanted the story to be readable and flow smoothly and not be over burdened with arcane and antiquated language. Do you ever read Cormac McCarthy? He can do that. Be overly verbose with old-timey words so that you end up having to constantly be going to the dictionary to figure just what the hell he is talking about. In fact, I am reading his novel Outer Dark right now and though it is brilliant and I love it, it can be frustrating to encounter so many strange words.

Well I'm glad you found it great, and you know I always welcome your witty comments. Thanks so much for reading.