Ivy123 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.

Ivy123 I find the idea of warnings on books a slippery slope and also an infantilizing one because are we that delicate that we cannot make up our mind to st…moreI find the idea of warnings on books a slippery slope and also an infantilizing one because are we that delicate that we cannot make up our mind to stop reading or that everything must be strictly clearly labelled so that we don't get any sort of shock ever (as if we are toddlers rooting around in the cabinet under the sink)? That is the joy of reading. And besides that, if you read even two words of the back cover or any sort of review you'd know this book is hardcore, I mean it is after all Karin Slaughter, hello.(less)

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Belle Zimet Well, how about not a warning and a better description of the book.
Feb 28, 2018 07:07PM

Jill Benson Infantilizing??? Please...the issues in the book are beyond that and a decision to read or not to read is based on a TRUE representation of what is in ...more
Mar 31, 2018 08:32PM

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