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The Man with the Red Tattoo

Raymond Benson · 2002

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Man with the Red Tattoo by Raymond Benson. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Violence, Alcohol or drugs; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Includes references to luxury brands and gadgets characteristic of the franchise.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The plot begins with a young woman’s death and the deaths of her family; another Japanese agent is later killed by the virus.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of the physical effects of the virus and combat injuries, but generally not excessive.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild to moderate profanity throughout the narrative.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Features the standard Bond-romance tropes, including brief dalliances and romantic tension.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A deadly contagious illness, mysterious deaths, pursuit and danger to civilians create sustained thriller tension, though the available evidence does not establish extreme or graphic scares.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

Implied sexual situations consistent with the James Bond literary style.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent depictions of alcohol consumption and smoking, consistent with the James Bond persona.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Bond thriller violence includes shootings, fights, lethal attacks, and dangerous confrontations; action is generally presented in a serious adult-spy context.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Bond and allies confront lethal disease, killers, and international danger with persistence and professional bravery.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Features imaginative scenarios typical of spy fiction plots.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Set in Japan with Japanese characters, though they often occupy archetypal roles.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers minor insights into Japanese geography and culture through the setting.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Displays of camaraderie and professional loyalty between allies.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The story emphasizes stopping bioterrorism, protecting lives, loyalty, investigation, and responsibility, while also presenting morally complex espionage methods.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Bond acts with professional competence but his moral choices are occasionally gray.

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