Iriscute7 t1_j1m7vpg wrote
Reply to comment by tnfrs in Is it wrong to write the dark story of an Abused Character? by [deleted]
It's not personal experience. I just felt uncomfortable with how this was portrayed. I have older friends who have gone through such a situation. And books that glorify r*pe is just uncomfortable for me.
tnfrs t1_j1m8v6o wrote
its an uncomfortable thing, thats how it should feel reading it. i dont know how it could be anything else. what did those friends say when you told them about your novel?
Iriscute7 t1_j1ma2r5 wrote
Their in uni so we're aren't in touch.
Iriscute7 t1_j1mb8of wrote
And I agree with you, it's supposed to be uncomfortable. But I can't understand how it's bad if it's from a female victim pov but okay and interesting when it's from a male pov when he's the one who initiated it, and touched her without consent.
Tutes013 t1_j1meq8c wrote
It's a very tough question. One I'm not sure has a proper answer.
It certainly has a place im stories and I think it's good that you want to het in the gnarly and gritty stuff. Instead of glossing over or glorifying it.
But beware that this is not one to make any mistakes with. You will need to nail this one. A bullseye.
And no, it's not really the right place. I'd argue that you go to r/Fanfiction.
More forgiving folk who tend to appreciate the more obscure and darker parts of things.
Iriscute7 t1_j1mfoxr wrote
Yes pls and thanks for the reccomendation
Tutes013 t1_j1mg1wt wrote
Hope it helps you tell the story you wish to tell. Just do your research.
Iriscute7 t1_j1mggou wrote
I did a ton before writing (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
Tutes013 t1_j1mgmux wrote
Good.
So I'll say that I do tend to read the somewhat darker stories often enough. Not sure how much of a help I can be but I'll offer a listening ear and whatever advice I can give you should you want it.
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