Comments on: The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/ Maw Books - book reviews, book recommendations, book lists, author interviews and more! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:54:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Lexi http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-50493 Lexi Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:56:29 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-50493 I am fourteen, and the "games" also disturbed me greatly. I have heard of teenagers doing that type of thing before in other books, and it makes me sick. I have gone to a private school all my life, and am firm in my faith of God. I have heard some pretty crazy stories about some kids at other shcools, so the games didn't really shock me. I think that parents need to take the time to talk to their kids about sex to try and prevent these terrible things from happening to them. It's very easy for us to believe that it is no big deal when everyone around us is doing it and no one has ever told us otherwise. Parents need to be active in their children's lives and have an open relationship with them. So, Natasha, you don't need to freak out about your kids going through this kind of stuff. Parents who are completely clueless about this type of stuff happening to their children obviously aren't very good parents. I am fourteen, and the “games” also disturbed me greatly. I have heard of teenagers doing that type of thing before in other books, and it makes me sick. I have gone to a private school all my life, and am firm in my faith of God. I have heard some pretty crazy stories about some kids at other shcools, so the games didn’t really shock me. I think that parents need to take the time to talk to their kids about sex to try and prevent these terrible things from happening to them. It’s very easy for us to believe that it is no big deal when everyone around us is doing it and no one has ever told us otherwise. Parents need to be active in their children’s lives and have an open relationship with them. So, Natasha, you don’t need to freak out about your kids going through this kind of stuff. Parents who are completely clueless about this type of stuff happening to their children obviously aren’t very good parents.

]]> By: Maleah http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-41677 Maleah Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:05:01 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-41677 I don't understand why the sex games are such a big deal. Jodi Picoult writes about the truth. Just because you don't write about something doesn't mean it doesn't happen. It's better to see what the world really is like rather than pretend everything is perfect. In today's society the 'appropriate' barrier has been broken. The novel is not just some porno, it goes with the emotions of what it's like to be a hard core teenager. Cutting, sex, and drinking happen EVERYDAY. It's brave for her to explore such a hushed up topic. It didn't matter if the ending in your mind was predictable, the point of the novel was the EMOTION. The bonds of family, the pain life can cause you, and the mistakes that lead you there. Jodi Picoult will always be my favorite author. I don’t understand why the sex games are such a big deal. Jodi Picoult writes about the truth. Just because you don’t write about something doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. It’s better to see what the world really is like rather than pretend everything is perfect. In today’s society the ‘appropriate’ barrier has been broken. The novel is not just some porno, it goes with the emotions of what it’s like to be a hard core teenager. Cutting, sex, and drinking happen EVERYDAY. It’s brave for her to explore such a hushed up topic. It didn’t matter if the ending in your mind was predictable, the point of the novel was the EMOTION. The bonds of family, the pain life can cause you, and the mistakes that lead you there. Jodi Picoult will always be my favorite author.

]]> By: Gabbie http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-37944 Gabbie Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:20:30 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-37944 i thought jodi picoults books were amazing! i'm 16 and ive read all of them except for her newest one. i definetly think the characters in her book especilly the young ones shouldn't be having sex like that. but i love how in her book Nineteen Minutes, she showed that sex isn't just fun and games. That you can get hurt by messing around like that.i am also a person that has never really been "popular" and i've been bullied before (don't worry i'm not gunna shoot up my school!) but i liked how she gave bullied victims a voice and told my story and the story of sooooo many other people!!!!!!! i thought jodi picoults books were amazing! i’m 16 and ive read all of them except for her newest one. i definetly think the characters in her book especilly the young ones shouldn’t be having sex like that. but i love how in her book Nineteen Minutes, she showed that sex isn’t just fun and games. That you can get hurt by messing around like that.i am also a person that has never really been “popular” and i’ve been bullied before (don’t worry i’m not gunna shoot up my school!) but i liked how she gave bullied victims a voice and told my story and the story of sooooo many other people!!!!!!!

]]> By: sam http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-36399 sam Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:05:31 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-36399 oh i forgot i did figure out the letters "Nothing is easier than self-deceit for what each man wishes that he also believes to be true-Demonsthenes" Go me =] oh i forgot i did figure out the letters
“Nothing is easier than self-deceit for what each man wishes that he also believes to be true-Demonsthenes”
Go me =]

]]> By: sam http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-36396 sam Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:02:32 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-36396 okay so im 14. we have parties. we drink...alot and i have smoked quite a bit we play games like rainbow and we have one where you go in the closet with a random and do it but who cares your only a teenager once god and losing your virginity at 14 isnt that bad okay the book was good but i totally like keeping faith and vanishing acts better okay so im 14.
we have parties.
we drink…alot
and i have smoked quite a bit
we play games like rainbow and we have one where you go in the closet with a random and do it
but who cares your only a teenager once
god and losing your virginity at 14 isnt that bad
okay the book was good but i totally like keeping faith and vanishing acts better

]]> By: nonie miller http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-34388 nonie miller Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:48:21 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-34388 I love every thing Jodi Picoult has written and I think I have read them all. What is coming next? I can hardly wait. Her books are think makers. You never know for sure what the outcome will be. I cannot imagine the hours she devotes in order to know all the terminology she uses.She is a genius. I love every thing Jodi Picoult has written and I think I have read them all. What is coming next? I can hardly wait. Her books are think makers. You never know for sure what the outcome will be. I cannot imagine the hours she devotes in order to know all the terminology she uses.She is a genius.

]]> By: Kailey http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-28773 Kailey Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:39:24 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-28773 Hey, I'm around Trixie's age and am proud to say that none of that is happening to anybody my age. I've never heard of the Rainbow game before in our grade, and only a few friends of mine have heard of strip poker. None of us have done it, any of it - lost our virginity, played those games, done drugs, drank, smoked, or cut. Sure, there may be a few out there who do - but trust me, it's very obvious. For all the parents out there, you would probably know if it was happening to your children. Though, I love how Jodi takes a look at things that people are overlooking these days and digs deeper into the problem then most people are willing to see. Kudos to her! :) Hey,
I’m around Trixie’s age and am proud to say that none of that is happening to anybody my age. I’ve never heard of the Rainbow game before in our grade, and only a few friends of mine have heard of strip poker. None of us have done it, any of it – lost our virginity, played those games, done drugs, drank, smoked, or cut. Sure, there may be a few out there who do – but trust me, it’s very obvious. For all the parents out there, you would probably know if it was happening to your children.

Though, I love how Jodi takes a look at things that people are overlooking these days and digs deeper into the problem then most people are willing to see. Kudos to her! :)

]]> By: JPeaslee http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-27041 JPeaslee Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:28:06 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-27041 I'm 20 years old and I'm thankful to say that, as I was home schooled for most of my life, I didn't have to put up with most of the teenage cruelty. Also, I was never involved in any rainbow parties. Can I just say how thankful I am for that? It makes me scared to have kids, knowing smoe of the things that teens do... I’m 20 years old and I’m thankful to say that, as I was home schooled for most of my life, I didn’t have to put up with most of the teenage cruelty.

Also, I was never involved in any rainbow parties. Can I just say how thankful I am for that? It makes me scared to have kids, knowing smoe of the things that teens do…

]]> By: Jessica http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-21766 Jessica Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:30:48 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-21766 Hi I started reading the book last Friday, I must say that I was hooked. And you'll be shocked what young kids do this days. I'm not suprised most the kids fall pregnant at young ages. I haven't finished reading the book. But it's one of those books that a parent has to read, an eye opener Hi

I started reading the book last Friday, I must say that I was hooked.
And you’ll be shocked what young kids do this days. I’m not suprised most the kids fall pregnant at young ages.
I haven’t finished reading the book.
But it’s one of those books that a parent has to read, an eye opener

]]> By: Natasha Maw http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-21315 Natasha Maw Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:32:32 +0000 http://blog.mawbooks.com/2008/03/07/the-tenth-circle-by-jodi-picoult/#comment-21315 Angela - Funny you should mention Ella Enchanted. I loved the book and loved the movie but they were two completely different stories. Kathy - So far, Nineteen Minutes is my favorite Picoult books as well. Charlotte - Has this book been challenged or banned? I, too thought the game was disturbing as well. Trisha - I'm glad that you have enjoyed reading them. Meme - I hope you get a book for Christmas as well! Angela – Funny you should mention Ella Enchanted. I loved the book and loved the movie but they were two completely different stories.

Kathy – So far, Nineteen Minutes is my favorite Picoult books as well.

Charlotte – Has this book been challenged or banned? I, too thought the game was disturbing as well.

Trisha – I’m glad that you have enjoyed reading them.

Meme – I hope you get a book for Christmas as well!

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