I got the book after being intrigued by the movie trailer. So I wasn't expecting the great amount of explicit sex, much of it between eighth graders. (Apparently they've been promoted to high school for the movie, slightly softening the kiddie porn aspect.) The sex is in service of a plot about the desperation to be ahead of the curve, to be the first to have 'adult' experiences skewed by viewing online porn. The adults just want to feel something beyond despair and boredom. Hardly anyone finds what they want. Sigh. When I finished this book, my only thought was "wow". It wasn't a 'wow' that was an awesome book, it was more like wow, what did I just read?! This book addressed some pretty tough but real life situations that adults and teenagers go through on a daily basis. This book brought up topics that a lot of people shy away from. I wasn't too keen on some of the language that Chad Kultgen used throughout most of the book, but I understand it is apart of his writing style and it wasn't meant to be a YA read. I found myself asking does this really happen in middle school? If it does, I must be really sheltered and I'm ok with that. But my heart goes out for every single teenager who might be dealing with similar situations that pressure them to do certain things that make them uncomfortable or make them feel like they have to act or eat a certain way to fit in.
What do You think about Homens, Mulheres & Filhos (2011)?
Disturbing and very funny. Finished in one day, couldn't put it down
—mtown
A little raunchy, but insightful, nonetheless.
—Angelia
