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Teen, 16 years old
May 25, 2009
 
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Okay, so I read this book this year. It was a very good book, but it was definately not age appropriate for me. Sex is talked about, along with a teacher having sex wtih another student. Drugs talked about. Not age appropriate.

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Adult
March 24, 2010
 
I read this book when i was a little bit younger then 15 i wont lie. But to be honest, i loved this book, in fact its one of my favorites. Or rather, it is my favorite. It touches some sketchy subjects sure, but its no worse then what bullcrap you see on tv now anyways. All this sensitizing, and idealistic bull that teenagers cant understand sex, drugs, and infedelity is retarded.

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Adult
February 5, 2009
 
well-written, but disturbing
Parents should know that a teen character in this book has sex with a teacher, and there are no visible conseqeuences for the adult. That was really disturbing to me, and I would want to talk to even an older teen about the issues that that raises.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 

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Teen, 17 years old
August 13, 2010
 
Funny, quirky, but better for older kids
I really enjoyed this book. It was on my summer school reading list, which shocked me due to all of the sexual references it makes, but it had a great message and I fell in love with the characters.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Trash!
Hard to believe CSM's review says OK for 14 year olds!! Lots of teen drug and alcohol use. Step-by-step instructions for teen foreplay. Long detailed description of a character buying condoms and having sex for the first time.

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