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lqstark
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 Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:45 am Post subject: AAR rates romances - how about mysteries? |
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| Ninety percent of the time I read romances, but I also like to throw in a mystery once in a while. All About Romance does a great job rating romances, but I have recently come across a couple of mysteries which were way to graphic for my taste. Does anyone know if there is a site out there that rates mysteries as to sex/violance/language the way All About Romance rates them for sensuality? |
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Leigh
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know if www.themysteryreader.com rates for violence or not.
I quit reading a lot of mysteries for the same reason so I don't actually seek out reviews.
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MrsFairfax
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Neither ReviewingtheEvidence.com nor MysteryInk.com has a specific violence rating, but the reviews on both are comprehensive enough that it's usually mentioned.
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LinnieGayl
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| Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:27 am Post subject: |
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Excessive/graphic violence in mysteries (and romantic suspense) is a problem for me as well.
The Mystery Reader doesn't have a specific violence rating and I haven't found another site that does. I generally find I can be safe if a book is categorized as a "cozy" mystery. But historical mysteries (my favorite mystery genre) can be iffy.
I'm fortunate to have an excellent local mystery bookstore with a knowledgeable owner. When in doubt, I consult with her.
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Donna Lea Simpson
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Nana
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| LinnieGayl wrote: | | Excessive/graphic violence in mysteries (and romantic suspense) is a problem for me as well. |
I've reached the point where I basically expect that the plot twist will be incest. Especially, for some reason, if the story is set in the south. |
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LinnieGayl
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| Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Donna! I just visited www.cozy-mystery.com
Great site!
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