I was talking to some friends the other day and one of them mentioned that she was thinking of reading a book I had already read. I recommended it to her and mentioned I really liked the series because each book focused on a different arranged marriage situation in the same universe.

Later on, another friend who was present during the conversation said they though arranged marriages in fiction were problematic.

I wanted to know what your thoughts are on this trope. Is it inherently problematic? Can it be done well? What are some reasons you like/dislike this trope?

And before anyone mentions it, yes I know there have been similar discussion on r/romancebooks. I specifically posted here because I want diverse opinions. Not just that of romance readers.

  • barneypurple@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    but like…books are about real life scenarios. so….unless you want to read a book about some kind of paradise where nothing ever goes wrong…i mean… it’s just life.

    would i want to be in an arranged marriage? probably not. but are they okay for some people? sure.

    i’m certainly not going to be offended by a book about them.