Irina 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.

Irina Yes, it is appropriate. There is no foul language or sexual content or anything like that. However there is disturbing human behavior of the cruelty t…moreYes, it is appropriate. There is no foul language or sexual content or anything like that. However there is disturbing human behavior of the cruelty type when it comes to survival that might need some addressing especially if the young adult is sensitive and easily impressionable. There is also a deep love connection that stresses upon what a parent will do to ensure the survival of a child even if includes the killing of another human being. There is respect towards the feelings and kindness from a parent toward his child even when if said child's desire may put both in danger. The story is very profound while the language remains a times very simple and sometime repetive like in a verse. I personally loved even when it broke my heart.(less)

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Emma You left out the explicit violence! Washing a dead man's brains off his son, a decapitated baby roasting on a spit...that worries me way more than sex ...more
Mar 28, 2019 06:51PM · flag

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