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Darkside

Peter T. Deutermann · 2002

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Darkside by Peter T. Deutermann. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Violence, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The inciting incident is a suspicious death, and other characters die during the narrative.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of crime scenes and injuries are present but not gratuitous.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate to strong language throughout the dialogue.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minor romantic elements are present but not the focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A murder investigation, threats, and sustained suspense create moderate frightening tension, though the available evidence does not establish extreme or graphic fear.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Contains light sexual references common in adult crime fiction.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Characters are sometimes depicted drinking alcohol.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of shootings, physical confrontations, and death typical of crime thrillers.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The main character demonstrates significant bravery in challenging institutional corruption.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The mystery involves investigative reasoning and problem-solving, offering some intellectual engagement but limited evidence of imaginative or inventive play.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The military-centered cast appears to provide limited background and identity representation, with no evidence of broad diversity as a major focus.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

The investigation may offer incidental insight into military and police procedures, but teaching is not the book’s primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display camaraderie and mutual support in a professional setting.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of justice and the pursuit of truth versus systemic corruption.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist acts with professional integrity despite significant external pressures.

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