a. 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.

a. Your opinion is duly noted, and I disagree with the need for a warning. There's always the option to stop reading a book if it gets uncomfortable, and…moreYour opinion is duly noted, and I disagree with the need for a warning. There's always the option to stop reading a book if it gets uncomfortable, and this book, in particular, foreshadowed what was going to happen for pages prior. (less)

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a. I can understand your point as well. It was a shocking book for certain. I don't think that the violence added anything to the plot, but that's a diff ...more
Apr 24, 2017 04:51PM · flag

Conny I understand that this book is a tough one and hard to read for some people. But this is a thriller, and a Karin Slaughter one at that. If you pick up ...more
Jan 03, 2018 06:20AM · flag

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