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A Goodreads user asked this question about Outlander (Outlander, #1):
why are people saying Outlander is a rape book?
Chris I'm at the midway point of this otherwise enjoyable book and am a bit appalled by how this book seems to excuse domestic rape and abuse. I know it rep…moreI'm at the midway point of this otherwise enjoyable book and am a bit appalled by how this book seems to excuse domestic rape and abuse. I know it represents a different time period, but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy it. From some of these responses, it doesn't sound like this book ever provides appropriate commentary on the subject and instead continues to brush over such treatment like it's okay if the perpetrator is sexy and usually a good person. I've lost all respect for Claire and Jamie by page 400. (less)
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Outlander
by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author)
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