The Life She Was Given

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by Ellen Marie Wiseman (Goodreads Author)

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Kim I struggle with how the author can say the scene isn't graphic - it was incredibly difficult to read, and graphic enough (describing the screams, the …moreI struggle with how the author can say the scene isn't graphic - it was incredibly difficult to read, and graphic enough (describing the screams, the damage done to the body, etc). And it was very prolonged.

Having read Water for Elephants and thinking that was tough, this was 80x worse. Reading the Q&A from the author explained why the scene was added, so I get it, but if you're sensitive to animal cruelty at all this is a tough book. (less)
Ellen Wiseman Hi! Thanks for the question! I would call THE LIFE SHE WAS GIVEN creepy suspense because old attics and freak shows are creepy. (to me anyway!) I woul…moreHi! Thanks for the question! I would call THE LIFE SHE WAS GIVEN creepy suspense because old attics and freak shows are creepy. (to me anyway!) I wouldn't call it horror or gory or violent. I don't think it will give you nightmares! If it helps at all, Forward Reviews said it has potent Gothic elements. Anyway, I hope you'll check it out and let me know what you think! (less)
Ellen Wiseman There is one "necessary to the story" scene, but it's not graphic.
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There is one "necessary to the story" scene, but it's not graphic.
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