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Three graves full

Jamie Mason · 2013

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Three graves full by Jamie Mason. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Violence, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Positive messages2/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death is central to the plot, as the story revolves around the discovery and cover-up of bodies.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of physical remains and the messiness of death are included.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes frequent strong language consistent with a gritty contemporary crime novel.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes marital complications and romantic tension, though not the primary focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The buried bodies, concealment, pursuit, and risk of discovery create sustained tension and some disturbing moments, though the book is a crime thriller rather than horror.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Contains some mature adult situations and references, but no graphic depictions.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol consumption is featured as part of the social and stress-relief behaviors of the adult characters.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of murder and the aftermath of burying bodies; violence is present but focuses more on the aftermath.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show a form of resolve, though often misplaced in their efforts to hide wrongdoing.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The plot features clever, albeit dark, problem-solving and unique narrative twists.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story focuses mainly on its crime plot and a relatively narrow cast, with limited evidence of varied identities or backgrounds being explored.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is sparse, often overshadowed by the self-preservation motives of the characters.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Deals with the consequences of lying and poor choices; the morality is complex and dark.

Good role models1/5
Why this rating?

Characters are deeply flawed and often make unethical choices, serving as cautionary tales.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Three graves full would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Three graves full, and what caused that change?
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