A Goodreads user asked this question about Prince of Thorns (Broken Empire, #1):
Okay, I read about 15 pages and felt sick to my stomach. I can handle a war story/ violence, but is it going to be worth it? It was recommended to me, but I don't handle reading certain things well...i.e. violence against children, torture etc....needless to say the very beginning already has me second guessing if I should continue. Any advise would be great. To read or not to read?
Bat Girl Also, upon further reading reviews, I've noticed that many of the 5 stars are by men, when many of the 1 stars are by women...(NOT ALL, but many) Am I…moreAlso, upon further reading reviews, I've noticed that many of the 5 stars are by men, when many of the 1 stars are by women...(NOT ALL, but many) Am I to assume that's because of more rape and pillaging? Because I'm not sure how I much more "Rape the farm girls, and then burn them to death" I can take.(less)
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