Comment by truculent

> It's popular because it triggers existing prejudices

I think it was popular because it rang true to a lot of peoples' real-life experiences. It seems strange to dismiss this and assume it's all about baseless predjudices.

> She wrote an unpleasant fictionalised story about him which is now clearly shown to be untrue.

The story isn't about him though, is it? It's fiction (albeit with some details carelessly lifted from real peoples' lives). The story's merit does not lie in how well it reflects Charles and his relationship.