MTC answers “why are people saying Outlander is a rape...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Outlander (Outlander, #1):

why are people saying Outlander is a rape book?

MTC There are scenes of rape, attempted rape...etc. Its not a "rape book," and it shows a REALITY in this world that cannot and shouldnt be ignored. Criti…moreThere are scenes of rape, attempted rape...etc. Its not a "rape book," and it shows a REALITY in this world that cannot and shouldnt be ignored. Criticizing this book because it has those scenes is ridiculous. How the author dealt with that subject was very interesting and in no way did she write, at any point, that the subject was somehow acceptable(less)

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Korrina Davis They have a big fight when they get back to the castle and he forces himself on her while she's crying and saying no. Then he does it again the next m ...more
Apr 30, 2016 03:21PM · flag

Korrina Davis I dunno about your definition of rape but to me. Sex without consent is rape and should not be romanticised.
Apr 30, 2016 03:22PM · flag

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