"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." Franz Kafka
For any author who would like his/her book to be reviewed, contact me. Poetry books too are solicited for reviewing. However, there are some genres I tend to avoid. Feel free to ask me.
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I must mention here that I read at my own pace and depending on my mood. Don't ask me to hurry.
I am not bothered about violence in moderation but I cannot read explicit details about the way serial killers go about a victim. I also cannot stand bad language. I do not think the four lettered words need to be used everywhere. Some writers do not know where to draw the line.
I prefer not to read books with porn as their main agenda. I read a couple of erotica recently and I am not going to repeat that any time soon...
I prefer novels to nurture my mind, heart and soul. And explicit anything fails to do that.
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I am generally ok with anything that is authentic. When it (language, sex, violence) begins to feel like filler, or like shock value, I'm done. But if it is reasonable and authentic to a character then I can just read by it (it is worth noting, however, that I don't generally read erotica, but if characters suddenly find themselves amorous, I'm fine with it). The one thing that I have trouble with is the death of animals...any animals and any kind of death, even a soft and gentle slip into sleep. I most often end up in a puddle of snot and tears! I hate when I'm reading along happily and the pet dies. It always ruins a book for me!
Shannon
I agree with the porn fact. Once, I attempted to read one of my friend's favorite books before realizing it was erotic. It included beastiality, for goodness sakes. I could barely get past the second chapter before I quit...Let's just say, a piece of me died. :(
I agree somewhat. Four-letter words aren't a deal-breaker for me... but I don't like to see their gratuitous use. If it helps build the character, I'm okay with that. If every other word is a swear... not so much.
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