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Should you read a book written by a woman who sexually molested her own daughter for years? And protected her husband who was a convicted pedophile?

Holly No, you should do as I have done:

Put out your eyes to prevent them from reading any words or seeing any objects or images that may have been created b…moreNo, you should do as I have done:

Put out your eyes to prevent them from reading any words or seeing any objects or images that may have been created by evil people. Puncture your eardrums to prevent hearing speech or music that comes from someone who perpetrated a heinous act. Lock yourself away in a room to prevent yourself from having contact with objects or living creatures that may be associated with wrongdoers. Also, how would you feel if you cooked food from a recipe invented or passed around by violent criminal? It's better to have your mouth sealed shut. Let's not forget your nose, you may enjoy some aroma created by or also enjoyed by a truly bad person and you clearly would not want that! In this way you will be thoroughly protected from the evil that lurks in this world.(less)

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I heard this book was incredible! My mother said it was the greatest book she's ever read. Sounds like a unique reconfiguration of King Arthur and the women behind his throne. Did anyone else enjoy the book?

Jeannie No. I'm so angry I wasted my life on this book. Mainly because the author molested her own child for years and protected her pedophile husband before …moreNo. I'm so angry I wasted my life on this book. Mainly because the author molested her own child for years and protected her pedophile husband before he was caught, convicted, and imprisoned. Other than that the book itself is dreadfully boring, extremely long and mindlessly depressing. The characters are so astoundingly flat that I can't understand why MZB has gained any popularity at all. They're also all extremely weak, and idiotic to boot. I get the feeling that MZB herself is weak, shallow, and stupid. I absolutely hated it and I will definitely not be reading another one of her books. If you find yourself wondering when the story might improve, do yourself a favour – put the book down, or even better, throw it away.(less)

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is this book appropriate for teens?

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Well I was beginning the book... when I stumbled on the webpage of MZB and discovered that she had raped her children and numerous other kids with her husband... ... I really don't see how I can go on with this book after reading the depictions of their hardships in their blog posts. What about you?

bel oh god, i didn't know that until right now and i just finished the book yesterday...i wouldn't have been able to enjoy the book or support the author …moreoh god, i didn't know that until right now and i just finished the book yesterday...i wouldn't have been able to enjoy the book or support the author had i known this and certainly won't from here on out. That's inexcusable and I don't think that one can ever really separate fiction from reality, especially when these authors are getting monetary support from people buying and reading their work. So yeah. Now that I know this I definitely won't be supporting Bradley anymore, which is a shame because this book (mists) I found very compelling. But child molestation and rape and child sexual abuse are in no way acceptable and I can't believe I'm only just finding this out(less)

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Should this book be considered a feminist anymore? I mean in some ways I can see why it's feminist, but she sexually abused her children...that's not feminism.

Muriel (The Purple Bookwyrm) In my opinion, the contents of a novel should be judged on their own merits. In the case of The Mists of Avalon, yes I'll maintain that it is a piece …moreIn my opinion, the contents of a novel should be judged on their own merits. In the case of The Mists of Avalon, yes I'll maintain that it is a piece of feminist literature, regardless of who the author was as an individual - especially since the novel doesn't reflect the author's evilness. Black and white thinking rarely accounts for the complexity of real life, in my experience. MZB being a piece of shit and MOA being a masterpiece of feminist literature can both be true at once. (less)

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