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Tina asked this question about Bag of Bones:
The first (and last?) Stephen King book I have read. I gave this book one star because the story pivots on a vicious gang-rape and murder that King describes in detail. Ruined the whole book for me; I cannot bear to read or watch anything with sexual abuse/molestation. Do all of King's books have graphic sex? What about Rose Red, or Needful Things?
Rick Slane I never noticed much graphic sex in any Stephen King novel, murder and perhaps rape are more common. I liked this novel because multiple ghosts were i…moreI never noticed much graphic sex in any Stephen King novel, murder and perhaps rape are more common. I liked this novel because multiple ghosts were in action. I believe King himself expressed some regret for writing of that murder.(less)
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