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Mandy asked this question about The Shadow of the Wind (The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, #1):
Is this book appropriate for a 17 year old boy?
Boy Blue More than it being appropriate I would say it's a good book for a 17 year-old boy. Primarily because it's a fascinating read with challenging themes b…mǰMore than it being appropriate I would say it's a good book for a 17 year-old boy. Primarily because it's a fascinating read with challenging themes beyond what they would experience in a Young Adult novel. It may also provide a gateway for a 17 year-old into literature and what could be better than that? As for the sex and violence, if you aren't capable of reading that at 17, there's some serious developmental issues going on. The only time I wouldn't recommend this to a 17 year old boy is if they aren't into reading, they will be unable to empathise with the protagonist and may struggle with the narrative. In that case go for the Northern Lights/Golden Compass instead or a modern fantasy book like Name of the Wind.(less)
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The Shadow of the Wind
by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
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