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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?
JS Hamilton I found the protagonist unsympathetic, as obviously intended. But the reasons for his actions and mental states become clearer the longer you read the…moreI found the protagonist unsympathetic, as obviously intended. But the reasons for his actions and mental states become clearer the longer you read the story. My feeling is that although there's some redemption in play, this is more about coming to understand other things behind his actions. I cannot go into details without spoiling the reveals, but I can tell you they're there.(less)
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Prince of Thorns
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