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THIS BOOK MADE ME SO ANGRY, SO ANNOYING!!! THE CHARACTERS ARE ALL WHORES?

The Usual Um... You know what the word whore means, right? The characters may all be flippant, glib, and (in your view) irritating, but they aren't whores. …moreUm... You know what the word whore means, right? The characters may all be flippant, glib, and (in your view) irritating, but they aren't whores. (less)

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whats it about? :)

Isaiah It is about two men who are a bit full of themselves trying to become engaged. The problem being their loves do not know that their names are not trul…moreIt is about two men who are a bit full of themselves trying to become engaged. The problem being their loves do not know that their names are not truly Ernest. (less)

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Would this be appropriate for a mature 13-year old that understands old language?

Samuel I personally would allow a 5 year old to read this book if they showed such an amazing taste in literature they wished to to read it. Obviously with w…moreI personally would allow a 5 year old to read this book if they showed such an amazing taste in literature they wished to to read it. Obviously with works this old the portrayal of woman can be edgy, but I cannot remember any cause of concern. I personally read this play when I was 14-15, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The contents of this play are certainly more tame then anything one would encounter on a school playground, that is for sure. (less)

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does ernest hemingway's name comes from an influence of this play ?

Sara Thompson It's possible. This play came out a few years before Ernest Hemingway was born so his parent's may have chosen the name because of the play. It's comm…moreIt's possible. This play came out a few years before Ernest Hemingway was born so his parent's may have chosen the name because of the play. It's common for pop culture to influence baby names. The name Ernest was popular in the 1890's and there is no evidence it was because of the play.(less)

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does the book have smut?

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