tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312003163699755539.post165437101714328558..comments2023-12-15T01:17:29.013-05:00Comments on Until the next time . . . : Keeping It Clean in Young Adult NovelsMichael Embryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00880224588512715157noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312003163699755539.post-75371686899833389812014-06-01T06:31:39.042-04:002014-06-01T06:31:39.042-04:00Very well said, Kiran. Books, movies and TV often ...Very well said, Kiran. Books, movies and TV often exaggerate things to draw attention, which can be good or bad, depending on how its done. Thanks again.Michael Embryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880224588512715157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312003163699755539.post-23547875578315367992014-06-01T02:45:22.537-04:002014-06-01T02:45:22.537-04:00Yes i agree too. Some times things are exaggerated...Yes i agree too. Some times things are exaggerated in books then what we observe and experience in real life. Even in commercials and movies too much exaggeration. But a good and mature reader and viewer all at once catch the whole scenerio. Kiran Palwashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01090873670230514181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312003163699755539.post-91105458687135700002014-05-31T20:12:15.767-04:002014-05-31T20:12:15.767-04:00Good point, Roger. I agree that if it's in the...Good point, Roger. I agree that if it's in the context of the story, then fine. But the unskilled writer will sometimes do it for shock value, or whatever reason.Michael Embryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880224588512715157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2312003163699755539.post-84526377193702840242014-05-31T20:06:16.080-04:002014-05-31T20:06:16.080-04:00The occasional gratuitous profanity can be amusing...The occasional gratuitous profanity can be amusing, but if used too often becomes wearing and detracts from the story. I'm quite happy to read a novel without any and just as happy to read others littered with them. It all depends on context and the writer's skill. If he/she uses it to conceal a plot hole then it quickly becomes unbearable.Three Hoodies Save the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284152429583290408noreply@blogger.com