Pretty Dead (by Francesca Lia Block)
common sense media says
Pretty graphic and explicit for a teen vampire read.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is vampire horror on the level of Anne Rice. It features very explicit sex and exploitation of teens for vampire gratification. Horrific acts of murder and destruction are spectator sports. This book should not be marketed for teens.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Positive role models:
As fallen angels, these vampires have no remorse and no goal but personal pleasure at any cost, including the corruption of young, innocent teens.
Violence:
An episode of S&M sex. Wrists slit in a bathtub. Murder and suicide figure heavily into the plot and death is seen as beautiful. Annihilation is glorified and violence is a means to any end.
Sex:
It is strongly implied that Charlotte has sex with her 13-year-old twin brother. Graphic, adult sex scenes would be rated "R" in a movie version. Very old vampires seduce very young teens. Descriptions of sexual acts performed in public places.
Language:
"F--k," "s--t," and "hell" are all uttered.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
All of the main characters drink large amounts of wine frequently.
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-smile.kid-
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Decent Vampire Read, Not for Little Kids
Typically, stories with a lot of sex don't really bug me too much. But Charlotte's done it all. She has sex with her twin brother with no regrets, both of them thirteen, she sleeps with Emily's, her dead best friend, boyfriend without a second thought, but then comes to regret it. The content may raise some eyebrows, but it's nothing extremely surprising to teens. It wasn't the best book ever, as I already had a pretty good idea of how the book was going to end, but it was decent enough that I could finish the book and read it again several times.
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goth-girrl
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
9-(what ever age) : )
i l<3ve it! its a book thats mixed with sex, mystery and danger and you realy have to pay atention to that to figur out the story and i think that if u love vampire\goth\love stuff then read it!
go for it ! : ) best.book.ever! x
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KatherineLovesJake
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
beautiful
love it!sex isnt anything anyone over the age of nine hasnt heard or done.its a great book
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blu3cupcak3s
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Not for the youngsters :D
well, ide have to say it was an excellent book and if you dont pay attention to all the "age inappropriate" stuff. then it is actually a pretty good book :]
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