So obviously only you know your child best. But I have to say I DNFed this book because of how hard going it is, and I’ve read some TOUGH books without issue before.
Is it a western he wants to read, or BM specifically because of its notorious reputation?
arector502 on
I wouldn’t let my 7th grader read it. It’s extremely violent. No one has found a way to make a film of it because it’s too graphic. He’ll (she?) probably read it in secret anyway if it’s labeled “forbidden.” Maybe if you decide he can read it, discuss it with him as he reads it? Read it with him? If he hasn’t read The Road also by the same author (Cormac McCarthy), offer it as an alternative? Hope it works out. It’s great he wants to read.
chimchamchimcham on
It’s a pretty violent book, and it’s also pretty difficult. Have you thought about giving it a try yourself? That way you can tell your kid exactly why they might not be ready, or you might decide that your kid IS ready.
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So obviously only you know your child best. But I have to say I DNFed this book because of how hard going it is, and I’ve read some TOUGH books without issue before.
Is it a western he wants to read, or BM specifically because of its notorious reputation?
I wouldn’t let my 7th grader read it. It’s extremely violent. No one has found a way to make a film of it because it’s too graphic. He’ll (she?) probably read it in secret anyway if it’s labeled “forbidden.” Maybe if you decide he can read it, discuss it with him as he reads it? Read it with him? If he hasn’t read The Road also by the same author (Cormac McCarthy), offer it as an alternative? Hope it works out. It’s great he wants to read.
It’s a pretty violent book, and it’s also pretty difficult. Have you thought about giving it a try yourself? That way you can tell your kid exactly why they might not be ready, or you might decide that your kid IS ready.