Serious question, does anyone actually read the books they defend?

I see a lot of people online who say they support banned books, but I think many just pick a side without reading the work. For example, I read 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' and 'The Bluest Eye' back to back last year. The first book was a clear story about a kid's life, but the second one was much harder to get through with its heavy themes. I think some people just defend the idea of a book being banned without knowing what's actually in it. They hear a title was challenged and add it to a list. Has anyone else read a famously banned book and been surprised by what was inside?

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burns.ruby1mo agoMost Upvoted

Wait, you read The Bluest Eye? How did you get through that part with the father?

terry_bailey351mo ago

Wasn't it brutal? I mean, I used to skip over stuff like that, but it really made me see things differently.