James Shumilak answers “Am I the only person who was really...”

Elias asked this question about Feed:

Am I the only person who was really bothered by all the explicit content? I wouldn't have minded if it was an adult book (I adore A Song of Ice and Fire, for instance) but in a YA book, it really bugged me. And there was so much of it!

James Shumilak I think in today's world there's even worse subjects and explicit content both in and out of books (especially centered towards teens) that this book …moreI think in today's world there's even worse subjects and explicit content both in and out of books (especially centered towards teens) that this book in comparison is trivial. Also it's obviously just trying to portray a more realistic approach to conversations that sadly most books lack. So yes it's mildly explicit but rather then taking away from the book it just adds more realism. I think the shock factor comes from the fact that other books centered towards teens over-censor the content or will "beat around the bush" when something actually "adult" happens. Just think of the conversations you've had with your peers or heard from other people. Is this book really that inappropriate in comparison to what is conversed on a daily basis? (less)

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