Questions About Furia

by Yamile Saied Méndez (Goodreads Author)

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Answered Questions (7)

is there cussing in this book?

Natalie Tate Yes, there is some swearing in this book in both the Spanish and English languages.

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How sexually charged is this book?

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Would this book be appropriate for 10-12 year olds?

Nick Jansen There are definitely mentions of sex and abuse is a big theme of the book. If you are comfortable talking to your 10-12 about this...it is very approp…moreThere are definitely mentions of sex and abuse is a big theme of the book. If you are comfortable talking to your 10-12 about this...it is very appropriate. The themes are more geared to older teenagers in my opinion, but I can see a 12 year old really enjoying this too.(less)

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Is this like the movie "Bend it like Beckham"?

Christina I thought of "Bend it Like Beckham" when I first read the premise of the book. Now that I've read Furia, I'd say... Yes and no. There are similarities…moreI thought of "Bend it Like Beckham" when I first read the premise of the book. Now that I've read Furia, I'd say... Yes and no. There are similarities, since they both revolve around soccer-playing female protagonists who come from homes that support that. I don't want to give anything away but will say that I enjoyed the book (and I also enjoyed "Bend it Like Beckham").(less)

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Was Camila or her parents among the "disappeared" children? Children of prisoners who disappeared during the junta in Argentina?