I heard in the comments that these two chapters of sexual assault were NEVER part of the original novel. Even if it were, that horrific scene is completely unnecessary. It is deeply disappointing to see the adaptation team rely on manipulative writing tactics like this. Exploiting reader empathy through uncalled-for sexual violence isn't clever storytelling. It's just cheap shock value to make the villain look edgy. The MC didn't need this trauma for character growth or some sht. Way to completely ruin a perfectly fine story.
I heard in the comments that these two chapters of sexual assault were NEVER part of the original novel. Even if it were, that horrific scene is completely unnecessary. It is deeply disappointing to see the adaptation team rely on manipulative writing tactics like this. Exploiting reader empathy through uncalled-for sexual violence isn't clever storytelling. It's just cheap shock value to make the villain look edgy. The MC didn't need this trauma for character growth or some sht. Way to completely ruin a perfectly fine story.