Fade (by Robert Cormier)
common sense media says
Dark tale of a good boy misled by temptation.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that in this story focuses on an otherwise good boy who succumbs to temptation, spies on people, and even commits murder but reforms. It also includes a vivid portrayal of Depression-era working conditions. Too long for reluctant readers, this is nonetheless a fascinating horror and morality story, with sensitive character portrayals punctuated by increasingly intense action.
Violence:
Portrays bullies beating up boys, a street riot, mayhem, and several graphically described murders.
Sex:
Forthrightly portrays the sexual fantasies of a young teenage boy, a scene of prostitution involving a 13-year-old girl, and a scene of incest between a twin brother and sister, all filling the main character with horror and guilt.
Language:
Frequent and extreme, though almost always used by villains or unsavory characters.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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purplehat23
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
good for teens and up
it was a great book and didnt want to put it down, there were also parts that were disturbing and didnt want to read
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winfall
adult
adult
Sick Trash!
Lots of profanity, sex, incest and violence. Teen boy lusts after his aunt, long descriptions of him having orgasms, etc. He watches a teen brother and sister have sex. Lots of savage killings. There appear to be no negative consequences for his actions.
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db92
adult
adult
controversial but suspensful
sexual content, incest, brief language, and violence. fade has a very original and compelling story. I wouldnt recommend a child younger than high school to read it. for th issues i listed and because even for me the quick setting changes were somewhat confusing. It certainly is interesting and keeps you guessing. I researched further on it because i was unsure on whether it was based on a true story. The characters and their actions just seem so real. Even with the censored details, it is a good book to read.
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