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jenna_grows OP t1_j6nivg6 wrote

Reply to comment by frozenfountain in What subject matter is so ghastly / triggering that you won’t read a book that delves into it? by jenna_grows

I don’t think writers should be censored, just saying I wouldn’t read certain books with certain subject matter. No matter how good it is.

The Kite Runner is my example because I know it deserves all the accolades. For me, though, it just was the moment that I realised I couldn’t bring myself to read certain types of books because they’re just too triggering.

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frozenfountain t1_j6nj7iu wrote

Oh, for sure - I didn't mean to imply your post was censorious, just throwing it out there. Certain subjects are a pretty hard sell for me, too, even if I wouldn't write them off entirely. You did the right thing by taking care of yourself!

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jenna_grows OP t1_j6nm1tv wrote

That makes sense. I wasn’t sure when I read it :’D

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belladonna_nectar t1_j6or95g wrote

The Kite Runner is a tough read even if you didn't experience any similar abuse as the main character. I made the "mistake" to read his other two books, but that's when I drew the line and decided I won't read anything hy him anymore, way too depressing

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