Questions About The Infinite Plan

by Isabel Allende (Goodreads Author)

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Can a 12 year old read this? Is it appropriate?

Lynn It has a rape scene within the story of a young girl... I don't think a 12 year old would benefit from reading this novel.…moreIt has a rape scene within the story of a young girl... I don't think a 12 year old would benefit from reading this novel.(less)

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when was this book published?

Åsne Originally in 1991.

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Is this a good book for a book club?

Madeleine It provides plenty of material for discussion, that's for sure, but I think many readers will be turned off by the disasterous choices and depressing …moreIt provides plenty of material for discussion, that's for sure, but I think many readers will be turned off by the disasterous choices and depressing lives of the main characters.

The female characters are almost all "losers", many with mental problems. I'm 3/4 of the way through the book and it is gloomy. Its tone and plot have so far been unrelentingly depressing.(less)

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