Emily Simmer answers “Why aren't there some warnings that is has...”

❆ Crystal ❆ asked this question about Pretty Girls:

Why aren't there some warnings that is has dark subject matter, torture, rape and violence to women? I assumed that it would skirt around some issues... You know it's happening, but it's not really detailed. But, that's not the case. There is some really touchy subject matter in this book and it may not appeal to everyone. I think there needs to be a warning to just people know.

Emily Simmer i agree. i may have enjoyed the story without all the excruciating detail. i wish there was some kind of rating system that would indicate when a book…morei agree. i may have enjoyed the story without all the excruciating detail. i wish there was some kind of rating system that would indicate when a book went into this much detail about torture and rape. if i could remove it from my memory i would! honestly i've felt physical anxiety and nausea reading this. (less)

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Lowell Fultz Sorry ladies, but if simply reading something causes you this much "anxiety" and pain...real life is not going be kind to you. ...more
Mar 10, 2019 10:33AM

Emily Simmer It hasn’t been, Lowell, thanks so much for bringing it up. Super helpful. I have read plenty of horror and mystery books and can handle a good deal. B ...more
Jun 23, 2022 02:24PM

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