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I somehow stumbled upon this book while looking for a GR challenge. I read it, not knowing about the controversy surrounding it. I am not in favor of banning books, however I am in favor of books being screened for appropriate ages.
First off, I did not like this book. It seemed it was written for shock value. Yes, it does give a good insight into poverty and class and race, but so do many other books in a way that cause me to really feel and empathize. I did not get that with this book. Why do ...more
First off, I did not like this book. It seemed it was written for shock value. Yes, it does give a good insight into poverty and class and race, but so do many other books in a way that cause me to really feel and empathize. I did not get that with this book. Why do ...more

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