Posted by surprisetalk 4 days ago
The wide margins remind me of university coursebooks.
What I want is a paperback where the margins are chosen such that you can read the text when you fold back the facing part of the book.
(Or is it praising with generous damnation?)
How about a triple-play, damning with damn damnation?
Adults will understand that the "shush" gesture with the soldering iron is supposed to be a play on the "secret" in the title, but a large part of the target audience is 12-15 years old. There will inevitably be some who'll imitate the picture, with painful results.
"IT'S AN EDUCATIONAL TOY."
"What if she cuts herself?"
"THAT WILL BE A PAINFUL LESSON."