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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 17:32:20 GMT -5
So. I'm listening to this with the kids.
I remember loving the broad strokes of the story and so did my husband. It resonated.
I did not remember the kooch tent scene, the descriptions of 8 page 'comics', the master bating dwarf.
Now, I'm not a prude. I might not have had my 13 yr old listen if I'd remembered, but she just glosses over fairly well.
Dilema though is I put this on next months book club... Oldest group... Most 15-16. I make a point that oldest group will contain more adult themes, but I've never had a book with these particular things before... Should I change out the book ? Or just give an extra warning?
This is was listed as a book for like AP high school when I looked eons ago...
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Happy prose
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Post by Happy prose on Dec 29, 2014 17:56:12 GMT -5
I found the elephant abuse more disturbing. Great book though. I say just give warning.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2014 18:14:54 GMT -5
I did read it. I actually warned them about animal treatment. I just hadn't even registered the sex stuff I guess.
I'm thinking if parents have trouble with it, it will be the sex stuff. I think I will just give an extra warning, thanks.
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Abby Normal
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Post by Abby Normal on Dec 29, 2014 19:28:43 GMT -5
There are so many disturbing themes in that book that I think a general warning of adult themes would be good.
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Post by Tennesseer on Dec 29, 2014 22:13:42 GMT -5
Great book. I don't even remember the sex scenes. Probably skipped over them with a "meh".
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Post by andi9899 on Dec 29, 2014 22:44:27 GMT -5
Dammit! Now I have to check this out! Never read the book and saw the movie once a long time ago. I'll get back to you.
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