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We Solve Murders

Richard Osman · 2024

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard references to brands or locations typical of modern realistic fiction.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The deaths of three security-firm clients are the central inciting event and drive the investigation.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on bodily harm or gore; death is central to the plot but not described in lurid detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild to moderate profanity may occur in this contemporary adult mystery, but strong or frequent language is not indicated.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic elements are secondary to the mystery plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Being pursued by a killer and uncovering repeated murders create sustained suspense and danger.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

No explicit sexual content or nudity.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes in pubs and social drinking, consistent with the characters and setting.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Multiple clients are murdered, and the protagonists face danger while investigating a criminal conspiracy; the supplied description does not indicate graphic action.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Amy goes on the run and continues investigating murders despite serious personal danger, joined by Rosie and Steve.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Requires imaginative problem-solving to uncover the mystery.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The central trio spans different ages, genders, and life backgrounds, though broad identity representation is not a major focus.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into security and investigation, though primarily for entertainment.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display mutual support and protection while on the run.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of justice, cooperation, and the importance of family bonds are present.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit intelligence, loyalty, and tenacity in their pursuit of truth.

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