Killing of animals as a stylistic device in books and movies

[Kirsten]

How disappointing - now, I'm not sure I want to read it. Anyway, I heard the second book is better.

Well, actually I liked the story until I came to that particular point. And I was thrilled when I learnt that there's a movie also. But now I don't want to see it.

If there were a significant outcry or refusal to purchase against these kinds of "stylistic devices," the publishers might think twice. Maybe? One can hope.

Good thought, but what can we do? Start a petition or something?

Start with the first one. It's called something like The No1 ladies' detective agency. They are not really thrillers. But the mysteries are all solved and they are absolutely cute

Sounds like something that's worth trying...

Kirsten