Is human kind learning a lesson? Is there a greater motive? Or is it all by chance? Each chapter takes you from a different point of view, alternating between the four main characters.
It is full of lots of questions about life that leave you pondering your existence. I wouldn’t want a 14 year old seeing someone beat to death, much less read about it.Īgain, despite my intense review, I very much enjoyed this book. Yes if course they could imply that someone was being beat then pan the camera away, but would it have the same effect as the book or showing it? No not at all. I also put in mind on the idea of if this were a movie. I think having violence like that at a young age can disturb the reader, especially in a book that can leave an impression. The violence in this book is what I believe makes it 17+, while reading books you get reeled in and feel like your there. I myself couldn’t see 15 year old me sitting down and enjoying this book to its fullest due to just not understating the humor. While it brushes by over intimate moments keeping them PG visually, it has several sexual jokes, lewd talk and other descriptions when it comes to sex definitely pushing it. Through out the book several of the characters get drunk and often black out. Several characters are involved in violent situations such as gangs, drug dealings, beating until near death, sexual assault attempt, arson, murder, police brutality, suicide attempts and much more. The overall theme and topic of the book is about the world ending. While I believe this is an excellent book if you enjoy apocalyptic, life or death scenarios, and the pondering thoughts on the existence of life, I was very surprised at the low age rating for this book so I thought I would give my two cents! I throughly enjoyed this book and it definitely kept me on my toes. Growing up and figuring out what really matters in life, as well as how to hang on to hope, are magnified and explored in depth as the teen characters face a possibly world-ending apocalyptic event.
High school seniors frequently drink, smoke marijuana, think or talk about sex, and use a wide variety of strong profanity (most often "f-k," "s-t," "ass" and their variations). Parents need to know that We All Looked Up is a debut novel from a "singer-songwriter and novelist." Bands and songs are frequently mentioned, and a note at the end promotes author Tommy Wallach's companion album to the book. Heroin mentioned a few times.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. A couple of teens smoke cigarettes habitually people smelling of smoke are mentioned several times. High-school senior looks forward to party-heavy frat lifestyle at college. All are matter of fact, even blasé, about marijuana use, which is frequently mentioned. Most teen characters drink alcohol frequently and to excess.
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