Vanity Fair faces backlash for romanticizing Cormac McCarthy's sexual relationship with his underage 'muse'. Readers criticize the article's portrayal of the relationship.
Key Points
The article by Vincenzo Barney details McCarthy's relationship with Augusta Britt, who was 16 when they first met.
Readers and critics are concerned about the language used in the article and its portrayal of the relationship.
The #MeToo movement and historical context are cited in criticizing the article's tone.
Cons
Readers criticize the article for glorifying and romanticizing a sexual relationship between McCarthy and a 16-year-old 'muse'.
The article has been condemned for potentially normalizing inappropriate power dynamics and grooming behavior.
Critics express outrage at the portrayal of McCarthy's actions as a 'great love story'.