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The Great Book of Thrillers

H. Douglas Thomson · 1935

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Great Book of Thrillers by H. Douglas Thomson. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Alcohol or drugs; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Courage & resilience.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5

Strongest positives

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

What’s in it?

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Murder and death are likely important plot elements across several stories, though the deaths are probably not graphically shown.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Injuries and crime scenes are likely described briefly rather than with vivid blood or bodily detail.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Period-appropriate insults or mild profanity may appear, but strong profanity and slurs are not indicated.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Some stories may include courtship or romantic subplots, but romance is unlikely to be the collection's main focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Suspense, menace, and dangerous situations are central to a thriller collection, though this is more likely tense than terrifying.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Adult characters may casually drink or smoke, reflecting common 1930s social settings; no glamorized drug use is indicated.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Crime and murder-related danger are likely recurring, but the violence is probably presented in restrained, non-graphic period-mystery style.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters likely face criminal danger with determination, though some actions may reflect thriller-style risk rather than principled bravery.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Multiple mysteries and suspense plots can encourage imagination, clue-following, and inventive problem-solving.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The book may build inference and reading skills, but it is entertainment rather than a work intended to teach factual knowledge.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Cooperation or concern for victims may appear, but kindness is unlikely to be a major theme in crime-focused stories.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Detective stories generally emphasize solving problems and pursuing justice, but moral lessons may vary from story to story.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Investigators may model persistence and truth-seeking, while some crime-centered characters and period attitudes may be less exemplary.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in The Great Book of Thrillers would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The Great Book of Thrillers, and what caused that change?
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