A Goodreads user asked this question about Outlander (Outlander, #1):
why are people saying Outlander is a rape book?
Cherime MacFarlane Frankly, rape is about power. In those times it was used in exactly that manner, to demonstrate exactly how much power one had over the other person. …moreFrankly, rape is about power. In those times it was used in exactly that manner, to demonstrate exactly how much power one had over the other person. Some things never change. If you don't want to read about things that really happen, stick to kiddie books. (less)
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by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author)
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