mayor_of_funville t1_j6n7lx0 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Reply to comment by noahsame in What to do with unwanted book? by [deleted]

I saw this same reply you made below, and I am curious as to why you think it being based on real events makes it "better" in some way. This book could almost be redeemed if it was from Meg's perspective or at least had some chapters documenting with the author thinks is going through her mind. I agree it was well-written as it did exactly what the author set out to do which is terrify me. I think had there been a section at the end speaking about the actual events that happened and mentioned Sylvia's name, it could have been seen as a memorial to her, but without it the text is asking you to feel empathy for a mythical person.

noahsame t1_j6n9zpz wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:24 PM

This was my only reply in this post. As for your question, yes, I think it makes the book better because it adds an educational value as well. Of course, this is my own perspective and you may disagree, but reading about such cruelty that exists somewhere in the real world might actually make a person kinder and raise awareness.