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Money, Money, Money (87th Precinct)

Evan Hunter · 2001

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Money, Money, Money (87th Precinct) by Evan Hunter. 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 & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Mentions of real-world brands for setting realism.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Characters are killed as part of the criminal plot, which is a staple of the series.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

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

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Contains strong language consistent with police procedural novels.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Relationships are present as character development, but not the focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The tone is suspenseful and tense as typical of the 87th Precinct series.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Mild sexual references or implications typical of the adult crime genre.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Characters may consume alcohol in adult contexts typical of the era and genre.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of physical altercations, criminal violence, and the realities of police investigation.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show courage in the face of dangerous criminal situations.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Requires problem-solving and logical deduction from the characters.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The urban crime setting likely includes varied character backgrounds, though representation does not appear to be a central focus.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may offer incidental insight into police work and criminal investigation, but teaching is not the book's primary purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness exists between colleagues but is secondary to the investigation.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of greed.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Police officers are portrayed with professional integrity despite personal flaws.

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