Comments on: You’re a Bookseller and you said WHAT?

By: Les in NE

Les in NE — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:49:18 +0000

All I can say is “What an idiot!!” As a bookseller, I am always honest with my customers. When asked my opinion about a particular title (even one I disliked) I am as honest as possible. If I didn’t care for a particular book, I explain why and suggest something else. But maybe I make sure to explain my reasons because we all have different taste in books and maybe mine are the complete opposite of the customer’s. That being said, never in a million years would I recommend this gritty, disturbing book to someone that young! I would love to know what she was thinking. And, like you, wonder if she’s even read the book.

By: Ti

Ti — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:27:57 +0000

You’re right. I try to read everything before I give it to my son and daughter. Even a couple of chapters help

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:23:44 +0000

Unbelievable. I really loved that book, but there’s no way it’s appropriate for a 10-year-old. I would think you’d want to read a book before giving it to your own kid anyway, because how can you trust someone else to know if it’s appropriate for them?

By: Zee

Zee — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 15:20:26 +0000

Good heavens. It took me forever to get to sleep after having read the rape scene. Definitely not appropriate for a ten year old. On any level! Sheeesh. Good for you for telling the customer the truth. I can only imagine what would have happened otherwise!

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