Review of Loss of Innocents

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Oluwapelumi Rachael wrote: 16 Jun 2022, 17:43 Sex trafficking is an ugly reality that is still being faced in many parts of the world. I must applaud the author for writing about this as it is quite rare to find books of such genre.
It is, sadly, an ongoing problem that needs to be resolved. Thanks for reading my review!
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BanditO wrote: 16 Jun 2022, 18:25 Your review is so beautifully crafted. You’ve spiked my curiously and I want to know how this book played out. It’s for sure a sad book but there’s something compelling about it.
It definitely has sadness in it, but it also has some uplifting moments as well. I hope you get a chance to read it!
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Children are our biggest treasures. They must be protected at all costs.
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Covenant M Olusegun wrote: 17 Jun 2022, 02:25 This review makes me want to really find out what happened to Lucy! Inspire of the torture mentioned I really want to find out more.
I hope you get a chance to read the story. It is definitely thought-provoking.
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julietmumbua23 wrote: 17 Jun 2022, 07:57 The story sounds complex. Great review.
It does have a lot going on, but the author handled it wonderfully. It wasn't confusing at all. Thanks for the comments.
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julietmumbua23 wrote: 17 Jun 2022, 08:08 Children are our biggest treasures. They must be protected at all costs.
You are absolutely correct! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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This story sounds intense. I might want to read this one. Thanks for your wonderful review!
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Your review captivated my attention, the tone reflected the serious and emotive nature of the book and I admired your honestly expressed response to it. Thank you
This is a part of English history of which most of us are unaware. It was estimated there were over 10,000 brothels in England by 1885, and many children were tricked into them or were bought from their parents for the purpose of prostitution. The police were paid to look the other way. Even some degenerate members of Parliament regularly visited the brothels and had no desire to see them closed.
Many aspects of English history are truly grim and this is one example. By 1885 that were laws to protect children from child labour to a certain degree, but children were still vulnerable to many abuses. High profile abusers from the upper classes (like the members of parliament you mentioned) existed then and sadly in more recent history too.
The story looks like a well-crafted depiction of ugly historical truths that are sadly part of the present too.
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Wow, am already intrigued by the story. It will take a great deal for Lucy to be found. It saddens me that the nanny could do this to a thirteen years old. I enjoy reading your review. Great job!
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I loved your review! I'm usually drawn to books with a tiny of sadness in them but this book really takes it to another level by including something very real in today's world. It's horrible that young people's innocence is still tainted by things like brothels today. I'm definitely going to check it out!
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Honest-reviewer wrote: 17 Jun 2022, 12:23 This story sounds intense. I might want to read this one. Thanks for your wonderful review!
I hope you get a chance to, my friend. Thanks for stopping by!
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Human trafficking is very bad and people who are caught in this crime need to be punished to discourage others. During the process of this trafficking, human beings undergo serious suffering.
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Mrs D O wrote: 17 Jun 2022, 13:10 Your review captivated my attention, the tone reflected the serious and emotive nature of the book and I admired your honestly expressed response to it. Thank you
This is a part of English history of which most of us are unaware. It was estimated there were over 10,000 brothels in England by 1885, and many children were tricked into them or were bought from their parents for the purpose of prostitution. The police were paid to look the other way. Even some degenerate members of Parliament regularly visited the brothels and had no desire to see them closed.
Many aspects of English history are truly grim and this is one example. By 1885 that were laws to protect children from child labour to a certain degree, but children were still vulnerable to many abuses. High profile abusers from the upper classes (like the members of parliament you mentioned) existed then and sadly in more recent history too.
The story looks like a well-crafted depiction of ugly historical truths that are sadly part of the present too.
I couldn't agree more. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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Muna Chizzy wrote: 17 Jun 2022, 21:25 Wow, am already intrigued by the story. It will take a great deal for Lucy to be found. It saddens me that the nanny could do this to a thirteen years old. I enjoy reading your review. Great job!
I agree. You would think there would be some attachment there. I hope you read the story!
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Ayesha_29 wrote: 18 Jun 2022, 02:49 I loved your review! I'm usually drawn to books with a tiny of sadness in them but this book really takes it to another level by including something very real in today's world. It's horrible that young people's innocence is still tainted by things like brothels today. I'm definitely going to check it out!
I absolutely agree with you. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did!
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