Vickie answers “How is the language/swearing in this book?...”

A Goodreads user asked this question about Project Hail Mary:

How is the language/swearing in this book? His second book was so filled bad language that I had to stop reading it.

Vickie I agree with most of the answers on this page except for those implying that the questioner is a prude.
He occasionally uses a swear word under extrem…moreI agree with most of the answers on this page except for those implying that the questioner is a prude.
He occasionally uses a swear word under extreme circumstances, but there is not a lot of it. I personally am not offended by swearing, but I do think that some authors throw it in just to make their work seem more adult, which is unnecessary. Reminds me of when comedians started throwing gratuitous "F" words in their monologues to appear adult.

A well written book or a well written and performed monologue does NOT need to be filled with cursing to be adult or amusing.

And for those of you who think I am a prude, I personally use that word and others when expressing frustration or anger. (less)

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