When you think about the period in which Agatha Christie's crime novels were written, they are actually quite edgy for the time.

I am not sure if we are numbed to the reality of rape, but here's the sad irony. While the word rape can add an edginess to your language, talking about actual rape is taboo. I didn't know this until one of my friends was raped. Then I knew this, because I didn't want to tell anyone. If she were mugged, I would have told everyone and raged.

What used to be edgy (divorces) has become mainstream and what used to be mainstream (racism and sexism) has become shocking.

Oh God Angel," he whispered. "There's only one monster here." ~Sade~