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Shhhh, but when I became an “adult” I thought these genre selections were boring and for those who saw the world through rose-coloured glasses.
Yup, I was wrong. Yup, I sure did forget all about the book “Go Ask Alice.” Now that was not a YA book for rose-coloured glass wearers.
What can I say, I was being a book snob.
Why can’t I enjoy a Nancy Drew or a Harry Potter? Okay I’ll always put Nancy and the Hardy brothers above (ahhh, my generation’s Nancy, Joe, and Frank not the younger-downed versions) all else. What matters is the fun is still there within the pages.
For me, I’ve found the feel of children books far more appealing than any paper print book. They’re glossy with bright colours. Fun characters. Silly characters.
It’s a true escape when you read something outside your normal age group. There’s no worry to see yourself as the character…when you were that age, you just might have been that character.
As for “Go Ask Alice,” no I was always too nervous and scared to read it. It was darker than anything my life held. But, I’m glad my generation had it and others like it.
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