Leah answers “Moriarty inserts the pandemic into the...”

Judith asked this question about Apples Never Fall:

Moriarty inserts the pandemic into the final chapters of the book. Does that totally break the mood for anyone else? Pretty much ruined the ending for me.

Leah Yup. I think the people who are most upset about this (myself included) are the ones who read to escape reality. Plus, I've seen so many TV shows try …moreYup. I think the people who are most upset about this (myself included) are the ones who read to escape reality. Plus, I've seen so many TV shows try to incorporate it VERY poorly. I just don't want to be reminded of it; and even so, the way it is portrayed in books and TV is honestly not as grim as the reality.(less)

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