Hi Laura- I've been trying to discipline myself to be a better model to my students by posting on GoodReads more, and I just realized I had totally misinterpreted your question about The Martian.
It depends on how you feel about swearing. I think a 14 year old who is a reluctant reader would really adore it, and a mature 11 year old would think it was a crack up. But if you are really sensitive about the F-Bomb, you may want to avoid it : )
As I recall, enjoying words in all their glory was something the two of us had in common. And I do have to say, being left alone on Mars is about one of the best reasons to swear that I can think of...I mean, I only need to be cut off on the freeway for an excuse ; )
It depends on how you feel about swearing. I think a 14 year old who is a reluctant reader would really adore it, and a mature 11 year old would think it was a crack up. But if you are really sensitive about the F-Bomb, you may want to avoid it : )
As I recall, enjoying words in all their glory was something the two of us had in common. And I do have to say, being left alone on Mars is about one of the best reasons to swear that I can think of...I mean, I only need to be cut off on the freeway for an excuse ; )