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How is this book in terms of cursing, graphic content, sex, etc.? One of my Jr. High students expressed interest in it and it looks awesome to me, but I don't want to get it for my classroom library if it is inappropriate.

Kelsey I've only made it through the first third. I would say that this is more for high school aged kids. There is a bit of cursing, there are references to…moreI've only made it through the first third. I would say that this is more for high school aged kids. There is a bit of cursing, there are references to sex acts but nothing pornographic (thus far), and there is one that is graphic where the characters are a genetically enhanced version of the human race that cannot feel and heals quickly so they mutilate themselves in strange ways.
The themes addressed are harsh and shocking and go to the root of who we are as humans. The stories are nothing worse than Lord of the Flies or Hatchet or other required reading I had in high school (15 years ago). Maybe see if you can find a copy at your local library and read a sampling? (less)

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Can you recall a novel w/ a similar theme to Jerry Oltion's "Judgment Passed"? Astronauts in space while the Second Coming of Christ hits Earth. I think it may have been translated from Italian. Heard about it in the late '70s/early '80s. Thought the title might be "Judgment Day" but checked 600-deep in Goodreads title search, no go. Same with lists on speculative fiction.

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