@shawnie_red You’re being purposely obtuse in your argument and glazing over the fact that like thousands of other words, this word functions as both a noun and a verb. The noun is the slur, the verb is not. The meaning and usage of the verb doesn’t change just b/c the noun is an insult.
@BTSArmyMom3 Yesss the writing is def different! But I love them. I first read Human Acts and then Almond so I’m enjoying myself so far. I’ll have to add Second Chance Convenience Store to my list!