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The long fall

Walter Mosley · 2009

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The long fall by Walter Mosley. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Strong language, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Diverse representation.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Strong language4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Diverse representation3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Murder and the investigation of deaths are central to the plot, with emotional and moral consequences.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Violent acts are described, but the focus is on the impact and investigation rather than gratuitous gore.

Strong language4/5
Why this rating?

Uses frequent strong language and period-appropriate slurs reflecting the book's setting.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religious elements are occasional and background-oriented.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Romantic interactions are present but usually secondary to the mystery plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The tone is suspenseful and tense, creating a sense of constant underlying danger.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Contains mature themes and occasional sexual references appropriate for the adult thriller genre.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Alcohol and tobacco use are common, consistent with the noir detective tropes of the 1960s.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Murder, assaults, threats, and criminal violence are recurring elements, presented in a serious adult mystery context.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates significant moral and physical courage in face of intimidation.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Engages the reader in solving complex puzzles and understanding human character.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

Explores the lived experience of Black individuals in 1960s urban America with agency.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the social and racial landscape of 1960s Los Angeles.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown through the protagonist's loyalty to friends and neighbors.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores complex morality and the quest for justice within a corrupt system.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Easy Rawlins is a flawed but persistent protagonist navigating a difficult world.

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