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A great deliverance

Elizabeth George · 1988

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for A great deliverance by Elizabeth George. 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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Strongest cautions

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

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

A character’s violent death is the central crime, with the body discovered at the beginning of the case.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

A beheaded body and the victim’s daughter found with an axe imply disturbing injury detail, though the excerpt does not establish how graphically it is described.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some coarse or profane language may occur in this adult crime novel, but it is not suggested to be unusually frequent or extreme.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religious ideas or village faith practices may receive brief incidental mention, but religion does not appear central to the story.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes hints of relationships and complex adult interpersonal dynamics.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The murder investigation, catatonia, village secrets, abuse, and psychological tension create a sustained disturbing atmosphere.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

The plot references sexual abuse and toxic seduction.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Minor adult drinking or related references may appear, but substance use does not appear to be a major focus or strongly glamorized.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

The plot centers on a murder by axe and an investigation into violent family circumstances.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The detectives persist through a disturbing case and uncover painful truths despite danger and emotional pressure.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Engages readers in deductive reasoning and psychological profiling.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists represent contrasting wealthy and working-class backgrounds, with class tensions shaping their relationship.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into character psychology and investigative procedures.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters eventually display empathy and cooperation despite differences.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The investigation examines the consequences of abuse, secrecy, prejudice, and toxic family relationships.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The detectives work persistently and learn to find common ground, though the characters have flaws and personal prejudice.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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