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Paula Nevins asked this question about The Road:

Would you say this book is appropriate for a 15 year old boy? He needs something for an English essay that he can read independently and compare to its movie version. Thoughts or recommendations on something better would be appreciated.

David Bennett It's probably too late, but please, please don't force this kind of depression fest on a teenager. There are already plenty of other depressing books …moreIt's probably too late, but please, please don't force this kind of depression fest on a teenager. There are already plenty of other depressing books out there on suggested reading lists for teenagers. If you want something where you can contrast the movie to the book. The Postman is a much better bet. The books is much better than the movie and both do a better job of showing something more like a feasible post-apocalyptic scenario.(less)

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Michele Buckles (peterson) that book and movie are the two lamest things on this planet. I'd rather watch blues clues. ...more
Sep 02, 2016 03:41PM · flag

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