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Super Sad True Love Story

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Is this book appropriate for a 13 year old?
Danni Generally, I'd say no. This book is quite intellectual, and I think it requires a mature understanding of the world (that quite frankly I believe many…moreGenerally, I'd say no. This book is quite intellectual, and I think it requires a mature understanding of the world (that quite frankly I believe many adults lack). Furthermore, a young teen may understand the book intellectually but not the insights to life that it asks the reader consider. (less)
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I'm thinking of using this book in my 11th/12th grade Media Studies class, but I haven't been able to read it yet...any opinions if it is appropriate for a high school classroom?
Sigrun Ahlquist Absolutely not. The oversexualization of American culture is heavily satirized in this book by turning it up to 11, and there are multiple instances w…moreAbsolutely not. The oversexualization of American culture is heavily satirized in this book by turning it up to 11, and there are multiple instances where sex acts are described in moderate detail--more than "and then we had sex" and less than a smutty novel. Even if the students could handle it, the parents would be demanding your resignation.(less)
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