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I read the first few pages, it is dark! Would I commit suicide before the end of the book? Or are there any light in the ending?

Britt Badgley alamo not at all. In fact, this book makes you want to live.

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Would you say this book is appropriate for a 15 year old boy? He needs something for an English essay that he can read independently and compare to its movie version. Thoughts or recommendations on something better would be appreciated.

Rylee Well I'm 13 and I didn't kill myself after reading it so yeah…moreWell I'm 13 and I didn't kill myself after reading it so yeah(less)

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Urgh. Why do authors think missing out punctuation marks makes them cool and special? Would prefer a translation into English.

Walker I cannot think another answer if not that

Because works…moreI cannot think another answer if not that

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couldn't put it down and got halfway thru but should i finish it? it deeply disturbs me and is gross and i'm sick of Cormac's existential nihlist, macho, macgyver-know-how BS

Jean Cole Yes it is deeply disturbing but that's to be expected in a post-apocalyptic fiction isn't it? The premise is what it is. So if you're expecting sunshi…moreYes it is deeply disturbing but that's to be expected in a post-apocalyptic fiction isn't it? The premise is what it is. So if you're expecting sunshine and roses then no, you probably shouldn't bother to read the rest of the book. But if you're willing to contemplate the human condition in the worst of circumstances then give it a go.(less)

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