But the non-belief is intrinsic to his survival without hope of a cure. Apparently Donaldsons father worked in Leper colonies and Thomas was based on actual people.
Also apparently Donaldson was only 30 when it was published! What does that say?
I had an interesting experience with that series. When I was in high school I started it, and it gripped me - until he hit the land! It bored me to tears so much I did the unthinkable.... read each summary at the start of each book, and then the end. Merely to sate my curiosity!
As an adult I went back and couldn't believe what I'd missed. I love the fact that part of you hates him. He himself does, he's a prick to people, self-creating the outcast/repulsion label that has ignorantly been cast upon victims of such a cruel disease.
The layers in that series are wonderfully thought provoking. It's more than just a nice story.
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