Marti Howley 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.

Marti Howley I agree. the very graphic and detailed descriptions left me feeling sick and shocked and I felt too disturbed by the gruesome images of violent rape a…moreI agree. the very graphic and detailed descriptions left me feeling sick and shocked and I felt too disturbed by the gruesome images of violent rape and murder to read the whole book. I would never watch a snuff movie as it would repulse me , so why would I want to read gratuitously violent descriptions of it without at least being warned in advance?
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Madeline very well put
Sep 29, 2020 11:02PM

Leah because these things happen to REAL people, even if this story isn't necessarily real. it was very graphic and repulsive, but Karin Slaughter is not a ...more
May 18, 2022 07:55AM

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