Marti answers “Appropriate for mature teens?”

Sarah asked this question about Gone Girl:

Appropriate for mature teens?

Marti I don't think authors "have" to use any certain words. I think they choose them for their specific application in a certain context/conversation. Usin…moreI don't think authors "have" to use any certain words. I think they choose them for their specific application in a certain context/conversation. Using "darn" or "frickin'" just doesn't have the same impact as the F word.
It does not show "poor judgment" for an author to ignore your concerns about your teenager. The real shame is that you let the use of a word determine your enjoyment of a book.
While F___ is just a word, the amoral behavior, murder, and cruelty are the real concerns I would have for a teenage reader.(less)

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