Generational trauma rears its head once more. The thing is, when we read, we read from one or two perspectives. I love that the author is making us sympathize with Cesare, especially after the fact when we know his idea of love is twisted and harmful. It’s cognitive dissonance at its finest; it’s possible to be an abuser and be abused. This is the nuance I love most in a story. More moral grey areas please!
Generational trauma rears its head once more. The thing is, when we read, we read from one or two perspectives. I love that the author is making us sympathize with Cesare, especially after the fact when we know his idea of love is twisted and harmful. It’s cognitive dissonance at its finest; it’s possible to be an abuser and be abused. This is the nuance I love most in a story. More moral grey areas please!