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All parent reviews for A Great and Terrible Beauty

Age
16
Average rating based on 3 parent reviews:
  • 100% say violence is an issue
  • 67% say sexual content is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say it's educational
Adult
September 4, 2009
 
Good for the mature teenager.
Though this book can be a little intense at times, if your teenager is mature enough to understand the good messages underneath the drama and such, it is actually a very good book. It deals a lot with reality, which is a good wake up call for some. It sends a message that real life isn't always going to be easy, and it's how you deal with the hardships that matters in the end.

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Parent of 6, 9, 11, 18, and 19 year old
September 3, 2009
 
Adults Only.
I personally enjoyed this book.....but you will find as the series progresses, that it becomes darker, more violent and more sexual....including lesbianism between 2 of the main characters.

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Parent of 3 and 4 year old
June 4, 2010
 
Not a tasteful book for anyone
I don't recommend this book to anyone, adult or teen. I came away feeling worse than when I started. It is a beautiful idea executed poorly. I forged through the book hoping it would redeem itself in the end. Very poor role models. Too sum it up-not tasteful at all.

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