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by Emma Donoghue (Goodreads Author)

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Is this appropriate for middle school-advanced readers? It sounds fantastic but want to avoid graphic content.

Tara Mickela I'm not usually the dissenter in the crowd, but as a middle school librarian I could think of one or two 8th grade advanced and mature readers who wou…moreI'm not usually the dissenter in the crowd, but as a middle school librarian I could think of one or two 8th grade advanced and mature readers who would read this and talk about it with an adult, which I think would be very appropriate. Potential readers would be more abundant in high school, but discussion is key. The themes are mature and dark and confusing, but don't we want them to stretch their thinking and be confronted with bigger thoughts in a historical context and the ability to share their reactions with adults and peers?(less)

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Looking for a good mystery for our book club--would this fit?

Cheryl I am on week 3 of a book club analyzing this book and it's been fantastic! I did not even particularly like the book the first time through, but the l…moreI am on week 3 of a book club analyzing this book and it's been fantastic! I did not even particularly like the book the first time through, but the layers and angles one can look at the characters and situations makes for excellent discussion. The author is brilliant in eliciting feelings of the reader through her writing. (less)

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Please - Will someone provide a spoiler review? Or just tell me how it ends. I cannot make it through this book

Sabah

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Why only 2 stars?

Tracy Snyder sachs It was boring.

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Thanks for the comments so far. Because I liked ROOM, I put this on my To Read list...Now I REALLY want to read it! How many of you read this because of the publicity about her book, ROOM?

Coral Ward Yes, I did read it because of Room. But The Wonder is very different and takes you to Ireland after the Famine. The author is interested in psychology…moreYes, I did read it because of Room. But The Wonder is very different and takes you to Ireland after the Famine. The author is interested in psychology though and this is definitely part of the story. I loved both books, also Frog Music is beautiful.(less)

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