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A Goodreads user asked this question about Outlander (Outlander, #1):
why are people saying Outlander is a rape book?
Derek Outlander is not a rape book. Rape happens, or almost happens, quite a bit within the pages, but it is neither focused on nor dwelled upon after the f…moreOutlander is not a rape book. Rape happens, or almost happens, quite a bit within the pages, but it is neither focused on nor dwelled upon after the fact. The story takes place in 18th Century Scotland, ::NOT:: 21st Century America! Women were not treated nor seen as equal to men. In fact, women were simply baby-producing, meal-preparing, laundry-doing property. Those who see this as a "rape book" are ignorant of the past. The author spent much time in the region, researching the history, the culture and the people. She painted as accurate a picture as she could. I'm sorry if some are offended that rape occurred 300 years ago. I'm offended that some people are born today. Whadaya gonna do???(less)
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Outlander
by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author)
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