Utter disgust at novelist

Low Kay Hwa's works of fiction have been criticized for their low English standard and vulgarities. Mistakes have been quoted in the article for all to see. He however seems to think that just because his books are popular by virtue of the number of copies being borrowed by library users, it does not matter how misleading they may be to readers.

His opinions are repulsive. As an author, he is obliged to ensure that his works are written in a grammatically correct manner and their contents are communicated in a dignified style. Teenagers who read his books will then be educated in a proper way, since education is primarily obtained from books. He is audacious enough to write books with only a C5 grade in O'level English. A distinction is needed to be an author. His works are seen as "amateurish and that of a Sec 1 student". There are even expletives in them. How then can he recommend his books for silent reading periods?! Such material chosen is meant to help students in their language ability. He even shirks responsibility for causing them to adopt the incorrect language usage. Where are his literary and social responsibilities as an author?! How dare he charge $15.90 for each book? It would be an utter waste of money spent!

He has the wrong attitude towards writing novels. He thinks that it does not require good language skills. Which world is he living in? If language is not important, what else can help his story to be told in an accurate manner? It will be subject to massive misinterpretation and confused comprehension by readers. When that happens, he cannot blame anyone but himself, for his lack of linguistics. He is not out to impress people but to ensure his stories are read. Without the understanding of them, which stems from proper linguistic skills in order to communicate them, people will be reading merely words with no attached meanings. Language is the basic foundation of communication in speaking and writing.

Holy Innocents' High's principal is right in implying that by selling the books, the students are advocating the message that the books are good. However, with all this negativity contained within the books, are they really good? How can National Library Board include his books in its campaign to promote local fiction?! His books should be banned!