R. F. Kuang deserves the criticism she is getting for joining that book conference in Dubai. You cannot write about things like the violence of colonialism and its lasting impact while going to Dubai for literally anything. I myself would expect her to at least have some knowledge on how problematic Dubai is. However, please hold those white authors that have not pulled out of the conference, and are very likely still going, accountable as well. Like Samantha Shannon is on that list of authors. Call them out too.



















