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Unfortunately, a lot of fantasy is chock full of sexism and racism. A lot of authors don't even realize they're doing it, and a lot of readers don't know they're reading it. That's what makes it so scary in some cases.

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Patrick Rothfuss
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: June 6
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