All the Lovely Bad Ones

On a scale of 1 (mild) to 10 (shaking in my boots), rank how scary you thought the book was and explain why. Back up your answer with examples from the book.

Our Journey Begins as We Discuss Jeremy's Journey

The very first question in the Reader's Guide at the end of the book is a very interesting one. It is as follows:

"The meaning of life is one of the world's greatest mysteries. Why do you think it is so important to discover it? What do you think the meaning of life is?" (Mass 290)

Please share your thoughts and be detailed.