The House of the Scorpion is a novel intended for young adults, but it is only distinguishable as that by the youth of its main characters and the sometimes simplistic straightforwardness of the writing. The themes it addresses — the outsider, the moral obligations of those in power, the determination of nature vs. nurture — are much more complex and will appeal to readers of any age.

Read the rest of my review at: http://scifemme.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/review-the-house-of-the-scorpion-by-nancy-farmer-2002/