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Before I disappear into reading Harry Potter—

Is there anyone reading this who is either from Cambodia or is knowledgable about contemporary Cambodian culture, and who's read Geoff Ryman's Hugo-nominated novellete "Pol Pol's Beautiful Daughter" (pdf)? Because I read it last night and its use of Cambodia is making me uncomfortable, but I am very ignorant on the subject.

ETA: I've now booklogged this story and the rest of the nominees in the category.

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Thanks.

Generally speaking, I don't mind fiction that incorporates actual people if those people are already in the public view/discourse. This person is not.

Also, and perhaps inconsistently, I disliked the way the story appeared to erase the existence of the actual person to replace her with someone designed to make a point.

As for the ghosts, I think either reading is plausible, depending on how you read "the victims of my father."

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