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Help me, Does anyone know or think they know what John means by love throughout the story? Thank you

Esteban Stipnieks He does not know what love is sadly I have known people similiar to him they have no comprehension of the word..... he tried to please his dad..... in…moreHe does not know what love is sadly I have known people similiar to him they have no comprehension of the word..... he tried to please his dad..... in the end John is a control freak(less)

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Sara Laor he used the kettle twice with the same efficacy

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What is the suggested minimum age for reading this book? Amazon says 14. Would you agree/ disagree?

Jacob Pfeiffer I would say that this would be appropriate for AP High schoolers. We read other Tim O'Brien in Sophomore year and this isn't that substantially differ…moreI would say that this would be appropriate for AP High schoolers. We read other Tim O'Brien in Sophomore year and this isn't that substantially different. Understanding all the emotional interaction through out the book might be more of an adult task I guess.(less)

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