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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.
Bob Bretz You might have him watch the movie first, and see how he responds to it. The movie is very true to the book, but leaves out a little bit of the gore a…moreYou might have him watch the movie first, and see how he responds to it. The movie is very true to the book, but leaves out a little bit of the gore and violence.(less)
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The Road
by Cormac McCarthy
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