How do folks on “both sides” want to make it non-fiction?
To my understanding the author says it is true, based on secret knowledge he has uncovered. I take it lots of stupid people believe him, and some folks are calling them on it.
Freegards
The book is clearly listed as fiction. I haven’t heard the author say that the book is true. Honestly, I don’t see how the book could be non-fiction, when the characters are not real people. If you can show me a source for the author’s claim that the books are not fiction, that would change my opinion 180 degrees.
Thankfully, most people understand that the book is fiction. However, some claim outrage because it peddles lies about corruption of the Vatican and the Catholic Church. Others say that it is true, and use that information to support their Anti-Catholic/Christian views on how the church is corrupt.
Personally, I believe that as a work of fiction, the book is ok. A little unrealistic, but it kept my attention. If some people are offended by the use of the Vatican and the Catholic church as a basis for the novel, then they should not read it.