Swife answers “Hey! I really want to read this book but I...”

Sara Inês asked this question about Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1):

Hey! I really want to read this book but I have to ask first: Is this one of those books that "romanticize" rape and violence?

Swife I've written a review of this book with the issue of rape in mind. If taken as a purely, pornographic, guilty pleasure novel; then this book is no dif…moreI've written a review of this book with the issue of rape in mind. If taken as a purely, pornographic, guilty pleasure novel; then this book is no different than adult videos. It's meant to 'arouse' but not reflect as acceptable to society, or that is what I'd like to thing. The problem, however, is that unlike adult videos, pornographic books aren't explicitly considered porn. It's the same issue with 50 Shades. 50 shades is emotionally abusive... but for some it gives carnal pleasure. I think books that are meant to be pornographic should be clearly stated as so, instead of jumping through loopholes just because they are written text. Heck, my public library has got this book. I'm all for discussing sex, and am in no means, a prude. But pop-culture reflects our society, and if this book isn't considered pornography, but substantial literature, then what kind of message are we giving society? That the rape of masculine men is morally-just just because they are masculine men?

It's my wish that one day pornographic books will be marked explicitly so.(less)

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