Strong Language in Books?

[aussiebooklover]

I realized that only Godfredo and his father talk like this, which gives them a unique profile... I think it fits its purpose.

[Storygamer88]

Author's can and should use whatever language they want imo. It's up to the reader if they like it or will finish the book

[shish_by_design]

If the author isn't sloppy with the strong language, restrictions should not be applied. There are some intense situations that require strong language to effectively describe to the reader how that character really feels.

[ReviewerDiksha]

Language should not be censored in books. Because when an author creates a character, he knows what kind of person that character is going to be and what kind of language they will use to communicate with others. Placing a bar on words means you are creating a limit for the author to develop his characters which is really not done.

[GwenWood]

I think, when it fits the character, it should be there.

[Vallen Kale]

For me, it depends on the situation or how a person applies his/her oral communication. As far as books are concerned, bad language serves its purpose well when it comes to a climax or an emotional part of the story. It can be used to reflect a character's state of mind too. I like a lot of bad language words in books, to be honest. It may be vulgar, but it can be very powerful artistically in representing a story.

Outside of books, no. And I really prefer if children stay away from these words.

[Czarmaine AM]

I don't mind reading strong words, sometimes it can add more impact on a character. So far, I haven't read anything that have irritated me to the point of wanting it to be restricted. It should just be recommended to mature readers.

[Harrygx3]

I like strong language in the books. Its very expressive and sometimes gives you to understand the full meaning of something. I think people should be allowed to express themselves freely no matter how unpleasant it maybbe to some people. Kids reading such books not only would express themselves better but also learn to be more open and understanding to how other people communicate. Kids will learn "bad" words anyways so why not teach them properly from the start? Besides, I find strong language quite funny

[Shreyoshi Sen]

I don't think bad languages should be restricted in books if author wants mature and adult audiences. But if the audience is underage then the author should be limited to his use of language.

[psychopathycathy]

Nope, I'm completely okay with it - as long as it's not used every other word. I think it really brings out emotion and tension, and therefore could add to the story's atmosphere.

[Ritikadalal]

I don't think it should be restricted at all. Though a little warning would be good just in case some readers would have problems with it.

[classicaltwist]

I definitely don't think strong language should be restricted. However, I do think a lot of authors don't really use it well. A lot of times when I see it, it comes off as unnatural.

[EMoffat]

No language should be resrtices in books. That is like saying you should restrict artists from using certain colours. It is the authors right to use the words they choose. As it is a persons right not to read them if they don't want.

[bruin]

I don't think that it should be omitted from books or movies. Sometimes, it does bother me to hear it in music.

[Barbara B]

My opinion - the reader should be warned against profanity and then choose whether or not to read the book.

I have read a couple of books myself where the profanity was a little bit over the top, it seems (to me) much more crude to read a curse word compared to hearing a curse word, I am not exactly sure why.

But I should also add that sometimes the rawness of the word emphasizes the character's emotion, and in those circumstances I prefer that some crudeness are added - depending on what the word. Sometimes a scene just seems to blunt if you don't add a little spice. For instance the guy's finger get's cut off and he replies with, "oh bollocks", not working for me (except if it's a comedy)... Bad example but I think you see what I'm getting at.

In the end I think it boils down to personal preference and a reader should be able to choose whatever content he or she reads. If profanity get's restricted, the choice is taken away from the reader, therefore I will have to vote: no - strong language should not be restricted - the reader should be warned though, and the choice is then left up to him/her whether or not to read the book.