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Do You Stop Reading Books That Portray Adultery?
Let’s get this straight first:
Adultery is wrong.
Personally, I think that one of the worst things a loved one can do to you is be unfaithful to you. The pain it causes, the lives it ruins, the leftover broken trust and inability to trust again, and so much more…
I wouldn’t wish it on an enemy.
But it does happen. All the time. In all corners of the world.
A study in 2015 revealed that 45% of British men admitted to betraying their spouse or partner at least once, with 32% of women confessing to the same.
Rather high percentages!
No wonder writers of all genres tackle the issue of infidelity in their books at one time or another. Sometimes, it’s the main conflict in the novel, say in a romance, and sometimes, it’s in the periphery. It’s very tempting to include a sub-plot focusing on a main character’s past or present indiscretions to add intrigue. A ‘will-they-won’t-they-be-caught’ situation.
Adultery, in some shape or form, has featured in the majority of the books I’ve read in the last few years. I didn’t seek out these books based on this type of content — they just happened to include a cheater or two. I didn’t take offence at the inclusion of this…
