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Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris LynchSimon & Schuster Books for Young Readers2015-01-13ISBN 9781481432023192 pages
Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition

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Violence
Scary content
Sexual identity

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Date rape—from the accused’s point of view—is the subject of this “finely crafted and thought-provoking page-turner” (SLJ), a National Book Award Finalist from Printz Honor–winning author Chris Lynch. Now available in a tenth-anniversary edition.

Keir Sarafian may not know much, but he knows himself. And the one thing he knows about himself is that he is a good guy. A guy who’s a devoted son and brother, a loyal friend, and a reliable teammate. And, maybe most important of all, Keir is a guy who understands that when a girl says no, she means it.

But that is not what Gigi Boudakian, childhood friend and Keir’s lifelong love, says at all. What Gigi says seems impossible to Keir—something inexcusable—the worst thing he can imagine, the very opposite of everything he wants to be.

As Keir recalls the events leading up to his fateful night with Gigi, he realizes that the way things look are definitely not the way they really are…and that it may be all too easy for a good guy to do something terribly wrong.

Chris Lynch has written a no-holds-barred story about truth, lies, and responsibility—a story that every good guy needs to hear.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The narrative includes themes of violence, particularly surrounding the protagonist's actions leading to a date rape incident and subsequent physical confrontation. This is framed as a serious consequence of reckless behavior. The book is described as frightening and powerful, likely due to its exploration of serious themes such as date rape and the psychological impact on the characters.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have violence?

    The narrative includes themes of violence, particularly surrounding the protagonist's actions leading to a date rape incident and subsequent physical confrontation. This is framed as a serious consequence of reckless behavior.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have scary content?

    The book is described as frightening and powerful, likely due to its exploration of serious themes such as date rape and the psychological impact on the characters.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have religious themes?

    No religious content, practices, or beliefs detected in the narrative of 'Inexcusable'.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have racial/cultural content?

    No race or racism themes detected in the search results for 'Inexcusable'.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have profanity?

    No explicit mention of profanity in the search results related to 'Inexcusable'.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental issues detected in the search results for 'Inexcusable'.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have sexual identity?

    The book addresses a date rape incident from the perspectives of both the perpetrator and the victim, highlighting the complexities of consent and the aftermath of sexual assault.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have gender roles?

    No specific gender roles or themes related to gender expectations detected in the narrative of 'Inexcusable'.

  • Does Inexcusable 10th Anniversary Edition have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters detected in the search results for 'Inexcusable'.