Mr. X answers “Appropriate for mature teens?”

Sarah asked this question about Gone Girl:

Appropriate for mature teens?

Mr. X Yes and no. As a teenager, I would say there are definitely some content issues, but I read it, loved it, and continue to recommend it.

The book is per…moreYes and no. As a teenager, I would say there are definitely some content issues, but I read it, loved it, and continue to recommend it.

The book is pervasively profane. Pretty much every piece of dialogue contains at least one expletive. While I'd say a discerning teen could handle it, it's up to your discretion.

There's quite a bit of blood. There's a lot of heavily descriptive gore, death and violence. Again, I thought it was tolerable, but I could see a lot of teens struggling.

I don't remember any romance or associated content issues.

Overall, the book's totally brilliant and expertly written. 6 out of 5 stars.(less)

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