Annette Kleinhenz answers “My 12 and 13 year old daughters loves all...”

Lesli asked this question about To Sleep in a Sea of Stars (Fractalverse, #1):

My 12 and 13 year old daughters loves all of Christopher Paolini's books. Would it be okay for them to read this one, or is it too adult?

Annette Kleinhenz They no doubt hear far worse swearing at school but there is some scattered throughout. The swearing is appropriate to the situation and story, as man…moreThey no doubt hear far worse swearing at school but there is some scattered throughout. The swearing is appropriate to the situation and story, as many adults talk when not around children. However, it is scattered and not consistent and most certainly not an excessive amount. There is some romance, which is rather sweet, and one scene of actual sex, but it is most definitely not explicit, and it is relatively short. I think they could handle that and it shows a caring relationship between consenting adults who are meeting each other on equal footing, so the sexual politics - if one can use that phrase - are balanced, appropriate and respectful. If your child is highly sensitive, I would be more concerned about the violence of the battle scenes. These are well written and appropriate to the gravity of the story, but still, they are intense. This is an adult novel but I think a young teen who is a member of today's society, watches TV etc, would find nothing shocking in it. Overall, the characters behave honorably, nobly even, and are caring toward one another. The protagonist is female, so your daughters will see a good role model in her. I'd say yes, as long as you discuss what they read. (less)

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Mai This was extremely helpful. Thank you!
Feb 04, 2021 12:25AM · flag

Rebekah There's actually two, but the first is so softly implied that you could be forgiven for not noticing. Such is Paolini's respect of an act that isn't i ...more
Feb 17, 2021 02:36AM · flag

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