Casey O'connell asked this question about My Friend Dahmer: A Graphic Novel:
What do you think the appropriate age range is for this book? Would it be okay for a 12 year old who is really interested in serial killers? I'm her mom, and I do like to challenge her worldview with books, but she really only likes to read graphic novels. What are the parental concerns about this one, aside from the fact that he eats his boyfriends?
Christian Andersson "Would it be okay for a 12 year old who is really interested in serial killers?"

Quite possibly some of the greatest words ever put together. That is …more
"Would it be okay for a 12 year old who is really interested in serial killers?"

Quite possibly some of the greatest words ever put together. That is until I saw this:

"What are the parental concerns about this one, aside from the fact that he eats his boyfriends?"

God bless America.

When she turns 15, you should get her a corpse to dissect.(less)
5033951
Casey O'connell It's one of those deals where you can acknowledge these things happen without necessarily fearing your child will perpetrate it. Like the recent viral ...more
May 02, 2019 02:56PM · flag
52743642
Christian Andersson It's not that serious. I just found the concept of a 12-year old kid heavily invested in serial killers amusing; on some perverse level. ...more
May 03, 2019 08:40AM · flag
Image for My Friend Dahmer
by Derf Backderf (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more