Rita 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.

Rita I know it's way overdue but I'm going to answer this anyway and say it really depends on the personality of the 15 year old boy. Instead of The Road I…moreI know it's way overdue but I'm going to answer this anyway and say it really depends on the personality of the 15 year old boy. Instead of The Road I would suggest Blade Runner for great insightful sci-fi or The Virgin Suicides to understand teenage girls a bit better =)(less)

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