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Murder and Mendelssohn

Kerry Greenwood · 2019

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Romance, Sexual content & nudity; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Sexual content & nudity3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

No commercial promotion or brand placement.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Murder is central to the mystery and is discussed and investigated, but available evidence does not indicate extensive on-page deaths or prolonged grief.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of bodies or crime scenes, consistent with the mystery genre.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild to moderate period-appropriate language and expletives.

LGBTQIA characters2/5
Why this rating?

The series occasionally touches on diverse identities within its 1920s setting.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

The choral and church setting involves religious organizations as part of the narrative backdrop.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Romantic subplots are present, typical of the series, with consensual adult interactions.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The investigation and threat of a killer create suspense, but the story is a period mystery rather than horror and is not chiefly frightening.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Includes adult themes and implied sexual situations, though generally discreet.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking and smoking are depicted, consistent with 1920s historical accuracy.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features murder investigations with descriptions of crime scenes and threats, but not gratuitous.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist regularly faces danger to ensure justice is served.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages analytical thinking and problem-solving through the mystery format.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Explores various social strata of the 1920s, including class and occasional minority perspectives.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides some historical context regarding 1920s Australia and social history.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

The lead shows genuine care for the vulnerable characters she helps.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of justice, independence, and challenging social status quos.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Phryne Fisher is a highly capable, independent, and intellectually curious protagonist.

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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 Murder and Mendelssohn would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Murder and Mendelssohn, and what caused that change?
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