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Devil's Corner

Lisa Scottoline · 2005

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Devil's Corner by Lisa Scottoline. This book is content notes include Violence, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Violence4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Characters die as part of the criminal plot progression.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of crime scenes and injuries, but not gratuitous.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Contains strong language appropriate for contemporary adult fiction.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes adult relationship dynamics and subplots.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Sustained suspense comes from undercover danger, pursuit, intimidation and possible betrayal. The threats are serious, but the book is a legal thriller rather than horror.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mature themes and light adult conversation.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking occurs as is typical in this setting.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes of physical threat and criminal violence consistent with a legal thriller.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters show bravery in the face of dangerous legal and physical threats.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on clever legal problem solving.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The story includes immigrant experiences within the American legal system, but available evidence does not show broad or especially prominent representation across identities.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the legal process and the immigrant experience.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Characters act with compassion towards their clients.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Promotes themes of integrity, justice, and defending the vulnerable.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists are portrayed as dedicated professionals striving for fairness.

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  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
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