Sam (Sassyowlreads) answers “Is this a YA book? If not is there...”

B asked this question about The Kite Runner:

Is this a YA book? If not is there anything in it that makes it inappropriate for teens?

Sam (Sassyowlreads) I also had to read this when I was in AP. Traumatic things happen in the book but I wouldn't deem it inappropriate for a teen by any means. In fact, I…moreI also had to read this when I was in AP. Traumatic things happen in the book but I wouldn't deem it inappropriate for a teen by any means. In fact, I think more students should have to read it. My AP teacher liked books that didn't have happy endings and forced us to think about the tragedies that happen daily in the world. This book satisfies both of those qualifications. The ending is happier than I'd anticipated but it is no Cinderella story. (less)

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