Mynyel Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Anyone read this? How is it? Looking at it for my dd13, but it doesn't give an age level which leads me to think adult age. However is there anything horrid in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Anyone read this? How is it? Looking at it for my dd13, but it doesn't give an age level which leads me to think adult age. However is there anything horrid in there? Oh, no. I wouldn't let my child read those books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelanieM Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I haven't read it, but here's the library journal review (from here): The protective barrier that separates Westland from its neighbors to the east is about to fall, letting loose a monstrous evil upon the world. Only the combined efforts of a young man dedicated to finding the truth, an enigmatic woman intent on concealing her past, and a crusty old hermit resigned to his inevitable destiny can prevent the opening of the three boxes of Orden-an event with the potential to destroy existence itself. The inclusion of graphic scenes of sado-eroticism, though integral to the story, may deter purchase by some libraries. Nevertheless, this first novel offers an intriguing variant on the standard fantasy quest. The richly detailed world and complex characters will appeal to mature fantasy aficionados. Based on the bolded part, I'm thinking it would not be a good fit for a 13 yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I read the whole series when I found out that was what the Legend of the Seeker show was based on. I enjoyed the books but they were very, very different from the television show. I'm pretty liberal with what I let my teenager read but I don't think I would let a 13 year old read these. Even a 15 year old I would probably want to read them somewhat concurrently so I could remember things to bring up for discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcjlkplus3 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I have read those and no they aren't for young teens. They are for adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I would not let a young teenager read them. The first one has a brutal murder and has a man who rapes and kills young boys. Another man kills the women he has sex with. The second one vividly describes a woman having sex with some kind of monster and talks about skinning a person. Plus in all of them there is a lot of violence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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