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The Clinic

Jonathan Kellerman · 1996

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Clinic by Jonathan Kellerman. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book is not known for prominent product promotion or commercial messaging within the story.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Death, especially murder, is central to the crime plot and is likely discussed in emotionally serious terms.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Graphic descriptions of crime scenes are present but not sensationalized.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes mature language typical of adult mystery fiction.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion is mentioned only in passing or incidental contexts.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes subplots involving interpersonal relationships and past entanglements.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A psychological mystery with sustained menace and disturbing situations, but the available evidence does not establish pervasive horror or extreme fear.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains references to sexual affairs and adult situations.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol consumption is portrayed as part of adult socializing.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Involves depictions of murder and investigations into lethal violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonist faces danger to uncover the truth for a victim.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The intricate plot requires deductive reasoning and creativity to untangle.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The story includes varied professional and personality backgrounds, though evidence for broad, central representation is limited.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insights into psychological practices and police investigation.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Characters show care through their professional and personal support networks.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of professional ethics and moral consequences.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates intelligence and a commitment to justice.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Clinic would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Clinic, and what caused that change?
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