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The theme of Into The Grey by Celine Kiernan is Demon Possession and is riddled with bad language: Fecking,fucking,Jesus,Christ,fuck,bloody hell,shit,crap,piss etc etc. The dysfunctional main family characters in the story often refer to each other as “eejit” or “dope”,and old people are referred to as “old Biddies”.There are various scenes of disturbing flashbacks and demonic attack. The book contains bleak themes of death and suicide.
Verdict: Why would I want my child to read this book? What merit does it have? My wife is upset at all the bad language….
(Tom,Co.Longford,Father of 4)
Verdict: Depressing book. I would not describe this as “literary” but rather trashy. I do not recommend this book for anyone of any age.
(Vivienne B. Co.Dublin,Mother and Teacher)
Verdict: Am surprised and upset to see this book recommended on our school curriculum!
(Pauline H. Co. Leitrim)