I have nothing to apologize for for being a fan. Neither does anyone else. Nor should our recommendations constantly be disclaimers about difficulty and graphic gratuity. I refuse to use the FAQ as propaganda that makes a case for reading the books rather than being a helpful guide
Well said. I am so grateful that I knew nothing of this series, the author, other books he has written etc, when I started reading it. Heck, I had barely read any fantasy at all.
I am grateful to Bakker because PON reminded me how rewarding books can be if they do not underestimate the reader. Bakker turned me into a
hardcore reader again(was 31 when I read PON) Read much in my early twenties but lost interest, and my fokus was elsewhere. That he made me pick up on my reading again, is something I am eternally grateful for.
Personally I do not like to know much about the books I read, the element of surprise is in my case essential.
Anyways, teens today grow up with double anal penetration for breakfast, so I would not worry to much about the shock factor in these books.