I understand why some readers may feel uncomfortable with their age gap, especially since it is quite significant. However, as readers, we should also remember that this is a work of fiction set in a different period, where moral codes and social norms could be very different from those we have today. What may seem unusual or uncomfortable to us may have been considered more acceptable within that context.
Of course, everyone is entitled to their own boundaries and opinions. If the age gap makes you uncomfortable, it’s perfectly okay to stop reading and choose something that you’re more comfortable with.
I understand why some readers may feel uncomfortable with their age gap, especially since it is quite significant. However, as readers, we should also remember that this is a work of fiction set in a different period, where moral codes and social norms could be very different from those we have today. What may seem unusual or uncomfortable to us may have been considered more acceptable within that context.
Of course, everyone is entitled to their own boundaries and opinions. If the age gap makes you uncomfortable, it’s perfectly okay to stop reading and choose something that you’re more comfortable with.