Thread: What kills a book for you?
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Old 06-07-2011, 04:26 AM   #58
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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc View Post
I'm put off by encountering a gratuitously disgusting or shocking scene or action. These needless images make me put down the book immediately and forever. Shock schlock is no substitute for good writing.

This happened in Thomas Harris "Black Sunday"
Spoiler:
graphic description of villain putting live kitten down a garbage disposal


and in Georgina Harding "The Solitude of Thomas Cave"

Spoiler:
graphic description of skinning baby seals alive and putting them back into the water for their mothers to try to rescue them
While I agree with many sentiments expressed in this thread, this one stood out for me and made me all warm and fuzzy. Sometimes it is nice to be reminded that other people are just as appalled at wanton cruelty, even when imaginary, as I am.
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