Jim answers “Would you say this book is appropriate for...”

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.

Jim I think it would have been too much me at 15.
That is not to say I would have not gotten anything out of it, but a lot of it would have been beyond me …moreI think it would have been too much me at 15.
That is not to say I would have not gotten anything out of it, but a lot of it would have been beyond me at that time.

Though that is probably fair to say about most thing one reads in high school.
(less)

flag

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