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I want to read this book, but I'm not sure if it's a age appropriate for me (14 years old). What's your personal age rating for this book?
Hfalight If you limit yourself to books that are 'age appropriate' you will only know a very small world. If you wish to read it, read it!
I can tell you that …more
If you limit yourself to books that are 'age appropriate' you will only know a very small world. If you wish to read it, read it!
I can tell you that there are distressing scenes and the like, but we live in a distressing world. Don't limit yourself!
Have a go at it. The writing may be hard to read - depending on your reading experience.
I love this book; even with its subject matter.
I hope you will like it too.(less)
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by Ruth Ozeki (Goodreads Author)
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