Nic answers “Appropriate for mature teens?”

Sarah asked this question about Gone Girl:

Appropriate for mature teens?

Nic I say definitely not. There are extremely disturbing sexual themes and I just don't think they'd understand the complexity of the novel. They'd only w…moreI say definitely not. There are extremely disturbing sexual themes and I just don't think they'd understand the complexity of the novel. They'd only walk away knowing they heard a man call a woman the c-word and b*tch numerous times. Even the most mature teen shouldn't read this.
Normally, I think teens should not be shielded from swearing or (moderate) sexuality. But this book is extreme and therefore should be reserved for an older audience.(less)

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Nic And hopefully they don't know too much about marriage and infidelity (the book's major topics) ...more
Jan 19, 2016 06:25AM · flag

Rosie Yes, maybe not, but my personal opinion is that books are one way of learning. I don't see how it follows that because they have not married yet they ...more
Jan 19, 2016 07:29AM · flag

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