Riya Chaturvedi answers “My 12 year old daughter would like to read...”

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My 12 year old daughter would like to read this. I have not read it in a few years and can't remember if there is anything graphic that she will encounter. What do you think about a middle school student reading this?

Riya Chaturvedi A book can be truly meaningful and can give their intended message and impact only when it is perceived at the right time and age. 12 may be too young…moreA book can be truly meaningful and can give their intended message and impact only when it is perceived at the right time and age. 12 may be too young to understand the problems of marriage,miscarriage and tragedy, she may read it now but understand very little of it. But once she's reached around 15 years or above of age when she has known issues like discrimination or sexism t better. A 12 year old has little idea about society and its norms, she may not be able to entirely comprehend the book.Suggest that she grows up a little more before reading it (less)

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