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I've reached page 136 with the revelation that I didn't care about the back story of the characters so skipped to somewhere in the 200s and started reading the court case and discovered I seriously didn't care, so my question is should I bother continuing with it and most importantly, does it improve?

Cedric The answer to this question is always the same. Just stop reading and move on to something else. Why would you read something you "seriously don't car…moreThe answer to this question is always the same. Just stop reading and move on to something else. Why would you read something you "seriously don't care about"? There are tons of fascinating books out there. Go find one.(less)

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Are there any situations with graphic accounts of sexual assault? I have to ask this, jus like going to a restaurant and asking if there is shellfish in the kitchen (allergy).

Beatrix There are a few sex scenes, mostly they are awkward and uncomfortable. There are a few (maybe two that I can recall) scenes that are violent. I have d…moreThere are a few sex scenes, mostly they are awkward and uncomfortable. There are a few (maybe two that I can recall) scenes that are violent. I have definitely read more graphic scenes but they may still be upsetting depending on the reader. (less)

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Is this a really gruesome tale in the vein of American Psycho?