@Marcus Don't forget the detailed sexual assault and rape scenes, including the scenes you already mentioned. I have read some detailed horrible scenes, but this book sort of right hooked me in the jaw through it's suddenness. I had to lay it away for a short wile to let it all sink in.
Although medieval life was harsh, the author makes it all look almost inhuman. And the original protagonist is a degenerate, and a lot of characters seem to care less about chastity and and upright life, in a time that valued it with proportion. They act more on instinct than anything else.
Would not say it is a dumbsterfire of a book but it needs some censoring for it general enjoyment.
