The Life She Was Given

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by Ellen Marie Wiseman (Goodreads Author)

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Is there any animal cruelty portrayed in this book?
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)
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A few of the reviews use words like 'terrifying' and 'horrific circumstances' or tag it as suspense-horror. So, I am just wondering if it is like creepy suspense? Gory violence? Or....??? I'm a pretty tame ol' girl and enjoy a good mystery, but not if it's going to give me nightmares or such. Any help or advice on this end of things?? Thanks!
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)
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Just a comment. I loved this book as well as your three other novels. I am a big fan. I hope you are working on your next book ?
Ellen Wiseman Thank you so much! Yes, I'm working on another book! :) …moreThank you so much! Yes, I'm working on another book! :) (less)
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Does it portray animal abuse?
Ellen Wiseman There is one "necessary to the story" scene, but it's not graphic.
…moreThere is one "necessary to the story" scene, but it's not graphic.
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I'm very claustrophobic are there any closed in spaces such as trunks people are put into in this story?
Ellen Wiseman No trunks, but there is one scene where the MC is locked in a small bathroom on a train.
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