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Natalie asked this question about The Handmaid’s Tale (The Handmaid's Tale, #1):
What age group would you recommend this for?
Katie My only concern with giving it to a kid under the age of 15 would be the way sex is represented. It's sort of graphic. And while the author is purpose…mǰMy only concern with giving it to a kid under the age of 15 would be the way sex is represented. It's sort of graphic. And while the author is purposely writing about an unnatural sexual relationship, a pre-teen might not get that yet. But you have to know the audience. Some pre-teens could certainly appreciate this book. I don't think many would though. In my opinion, MOST teens under the age of 17 or 18 just wouldn't care.(less)
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The Handmaid’s Tale
by Margaret Atwood (ŷ Author)
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