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The Picasso flop

Vincent Van Patten; Vince Van Patten; Robert J. Randisi · 2007

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Picasso flop by Vincent Van Patten; Vince Van Patten; Robert J. Randisi. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Strong language, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Strong language3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Art-world status symbols or upscale goods may be mentioned, but the book does not appear designed to promote products.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

A murder or death investigation appears important to the mystery. The story is not primarily focused on grief or bereavement.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Any injuries or violence appear to be described briefly rather than graphically. Expect little blood or detailed bodily harm.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Moderate profanity or rough, street-level language may occur with some regularity in this crime-mystery setting.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Some attraction or romantic subplots may appear, but romance does not seem to drive the story.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Crime, pursuit, deception, and possible danger create suspense, but this is an adult mystery rather than a horror story.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Mild innuendo or suggestive dialogue may occur, without evidence of explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking and possible casual substance references may occur, apparently without being the story’s focus.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes occasional physical altercations and threats consistent with crime fiction.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters show initiative when pursuing the truth of the mystery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Shows creative methods of deception and problem-solving in the forgery plot.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Available information suggests a fairly narrow Hollywood and art-world cast, with limited evidence of broad representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The mystery may offer incidental context about Hollywood and the art world, but teaching is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Loyalty and cooperation may appear among selected characters, though kindness is not the central message.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the folly of greed and the superficiality of status, though mostly as entertainment.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists operate in a gray area common to the genre.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Picasso flop would you have made differently, and why?
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