10 Most Controversial Book Passages

10 Most Controversial Book Passages

A little controversy goes a long way in the book world, where tweets from prestigious publishers resembling Kanye West lyrics cause people to flip out. In the case of the books below, notoriety and controversy have added an extra facet to their reputations, propelling discussion and (in some instances) fierce debate that involved censorship. Here are our picks for the most infamous passages of famous books. Some spoilers follow.

1. The talking poo in 'The Corrections' by Jonathan Franzen

Controversial Book Passages

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