Janice Harayda
Feb 24, 2023

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Do you mean "positive" in the sense of "definite" or "favorable"? If you mean "favorable," I've found (as a book critic) that it's not always true. The vetting by sensitivity readers can have a chilling effect on authors, who may censor themselves for fear of running afoul of them.

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Janice Harayda
Janice Harayda

Written by Janice Harayda

Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.

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