The Serpent King

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by Jeff Zentner (Goodreads Author)

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How much of this book is religion based?
Supriya Given this is set in a small town in the South, there is some fundamentalism (actually pentecostals speaking in tongues) but that is only one characte…moreGiven this is set in a small town in the South, there is some fundamentalism (actually pentecostals speaking in tongues) but that is only one character. The author has beautifully shown the diversity within the three characters and how very different their background, ideals and outlook on life is, despite having grown up in the same town.

It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from, and definitely has nothing to do with theism/atheism - it is a simple story of people from different backgrounds fighting for what they believe in, and fighting to create a better life for themselves being true to who they are. They fight to not let guilt and whether it is family, religion, society, beliefs, get in the way of their happiness and peace. Such a brilliant book!(less)
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Is this book suitable for mature 14 year old readers?
Brandy I would say yes. I have read some "YA" books that I have blushed at, but this one is very suitable and age appropriate for a mature 14 year old reader…moreI would say yes. I have read some "YA" books that I have blushed at, but this one is very suitable and age appropriate for a mature 14 year old reader. (less)
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total of numbers pages?
Chole The book is about 369 pages for paperback. Hardcover I am not sure about but a quick Google search should be able to tell you.
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is this YA? or adult?
Hannah Ramler (None of this is a spoiler, all of this info could be found by opening the front cover)
The characters would qualify as "YA" (based on age, conversatio…more(None of this is a spoiler, all of this info could be found by opening the front cover)
The characters would qualify as "YA" (based on age, conversations, walks of life, etc.), and the content would qualify as mature "YA" (dealing with "signs ministry", abuse, prison, etc.), however, I did not find it an especially "YA" book and it would be plenty suitable for adults in my opinion.

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how would you write a book talk about this book?
Habibah You could talk(or write) about how (spoiler alert) Travis's death affected the book. You could also talk about how Lydia talked and thought about her …moreYou could talk(or write) about how (spoiler alert) Travis's death affected the book. You could also talk about how Lydia talked and thought about her friends, not really knowing much about them. Or talk about how Dill had to live/mingle with people who believed his father sins are his sins.
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