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Is this book appropriate for YA readers?

Dana Czapnik Since I get this question asked a lot at readings, I thought I'd answer it here. When I wrote the novel, I did not think about the Y.A. category becau…moreSince I get this question asked a lot at readings, I thought I'd answer it here. When I wrote the novel, I did not think about the Y.A. category because if you're writing for children, a necessary component of that is being conscientious about the kind of messages kids might get while reading. I only wanted to think about Lucy Adler and her truth while I wrote. Yet, I really hoped young people would read The Falconer. When people ask me if the book is appropriate for their child, I usually say that a sophisticated 14-15 year old can handle it, but I'd mostly recommend it for 16 and over. Especially for those kids who are beginning to dabble in western philosophy (and/or feminist theory). As for the nitty gritty of appropriateness: There's sex & drugs, but they're portrayed realistically. Nothing glamorous, nihilistic, nor judgemental. (less)

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The Falconer is a good read, but I was stopped in my tracks by your misconception that being "culturally Italian" does not include being communist. Since when? I am Italian-American, I speak fluent Italian. Italy is full of communists. Most of them shun marriage. There is a long history of communism in Italy that stretches to the partisans (communists) who aided the U.S. Fight back! Learn Italian! Fight back!

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