Questions About Acceptable Loss (William Monk, #17)

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This was my first Anne Perry novel and I loved it. The book kept alluding to a previous storyline involving the the youngster. Which book would that be?

Mary Baker The Anne Perry William Monk books build on each other. I did not read the novel before this one, but I am assuming the youngster would be in that book…moreThe Anne Perry William Monk books build on each other. I did not read the novel before this one, but I am assuming the youngster would be in that book. I know he's in future books. I'm glad you enjoyed her book. I have been amazed at the quality of the many books Ms. Perry writes. I know there are 21 William Monk books in that series and haven't even considered reading the Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novels!! (less)

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I think this will not pass muster at those publishers who make great efforts at censoring material, i.e. no naughty words, no nasty themes, and hope a dash of up lifting belief systems get credit. Do you agree?

George I cannot agree with what makes no sense. There is nastiness aplenty here, at least one taboo ("4-letter") word used more than once in dialog, and the …moreI cannot agree with what makes no sense. There is nastiness aplenty here, at least one taboo ("4-letter") word used more than once in dialog, and the dueling belief systems--if you want to call them that--explore putting loyalty above honor or vice versa, neither of which is conventionally seen as uplifting.(less)

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Some people have resolved not to read any books dealing with child abuse or abuse of women. How do you feel about that?

George It's an ethical choice, and may be necessary for people with relevant psychological sensitivities. …moreIt's an ethical choice, and may be necessary for people with relevant psychological sensitivities. (less)

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