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I'm considering assigning this as an option for an independent reading assignment for a class of high school sophomores (all girls). Does anyone have thoughts on whether this novel would be appropriate and accessible for that age group? Thanks!

Marti I think we always underestimate and have such low expectations for teens. These said teens would be the people watching some pretty torrid movies, and…moreI think we always underestimate and have such low expectations for teens. These said teens would be the people watching some pretty torrid movies, and who live in the world where gender is now subdivided into so many categories I have to keep looking them up. What's wrong with reading something which expects .... and can teach..... emotional maturity? I learned a lot about appropriate and inappropriate emotional responses from reading fiction as a preteen and teen. Don't be afraid of what these young gals will come up with. I say, go for it. (less)

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I tried to read this book years ago, after loving the movie and I couldn't get into it because I thought the prose was a little over the top, but I keep coming back to the story, It has all of the elements of a story I think I would love if I could get through the writing style. Does this book get easier with age or is it really that pretentious?

Joseph I studied this book in A-Level English (17/18 years old) and ten years later, I still can't get through it - especially without being obligated to do …moreI studied this book in A-Level English (17/18 years old) and ten years later, I still can't get through it - especially without being obligated to do so by a teacher. It's pretentious to a fault, so save yourself the hassle, honestly.(less)

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How much sexual content/language does this book have, if any?

Preeti Not much, honestly. When the book talks about sex or gender, it does so via literary terminology, that too from a feminist perspective mostly, since i…moreNot much, honestly. When the book talks about sex or gender, it does so via literary terminology, that too from a feminist perspective mostly, since it is the field of research for one of the central characters (Maud Bailey).(less)

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