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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.

Glen I'll throw my two cents in:

1) There is negligible bad language in this book (for reasons already stated in comments from others).

2) I am also put off …moreI'll throw my two cents in:

1) There is negligible bad language in this book (for reasons already stated in comments from others).

2) I am also put off by bad language in any situation, and would find it adequate reason to stop reading a book. And no, I'm not religious. I simply find bad language:
- offensive: an indicator of a lack of respect for the audience
- an indicator of lack of imagination
- lazy: reluctance to exert effort to find a more effective way of expressing oneself
- cheap: strong language can be useful for expressing strong emotion. Using it pervasively robs it of its value.

If you don't agree with this, I respect that. However, please be kind in your responses.(less)

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