Questions About Getting Stoned with Savages: A Trip Through the Islands of Fiji and Vanuatu

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Am I the only one who finds the title EXTREMELY problematic? Does he refer to the title at some point and explain?

Douglas La Rose Yes, he does. He's playfully using the "savage" stereotype of ni-Vanuatu and contrasting it with the peaceful, pleasant (though still imperfect) peopl…moreYes, he does. He's playfully using the "savage" stereotype of ni-Vanuatu and contrasting it with the peaceful, pleasant (though still imperfect) people he actually encounters in Vanuatu. I can see how the title might turn some people off, which is unfortunate. It's a rather good book.(less)

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