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kkaur23's review
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Not So Pure and Simple is a fantastic read. This is one of few novels I recommend teens consider based on their maturity and readiness to read about sex, relationships, and graphic details. Though it has a fair amount of graphic content, it is purposeful and highlights important conversations young adults should be having with their grown ups. It does also question the role of the church and the main character grows through the process of understanding what role church and faith play in his life.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Child abuse and Pregnancy
Minor: Self harm
conceptuallysound's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Bullying
Minor: Religious bigotry
carolined314's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Young Black boy accidentally joins a Purity club in pursuit of his crush, small town politics, religion, and sex all well discussed, and it's funny.
Moderate: Sexual assault and Religious bigotry
Minor: Pregnancy and Infidelity
space_bandit's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
Moderate: Homophobia, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Infidelity
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