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Is this a YA book? If not is there anything in it that makes it inappropriate for teens?
Arielle This is not a YA book. If I had to rate the book, I would give it an 'R' rating for language, violence, adult themes, and very graphic rape and implie…moreThis is not a YA book. If I had to rate the book, I would give it an 'R' rating for language, violence, adult themes, and very graphic rape and implied rape. I'm sure some young adults would enjoy the book (and it is a beautiful story), but parental discretion is advised.(less)
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by Khaled Hosseini (Goodreads Author)
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