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Gathering prey

John Sandford · 2015

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Gathering prey by John Sandford. This book is content notes include Alcohol or drugs, Death of a character, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs4/5
  • Death of a character4/5
  • Strong language4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Casual references to real-world products common in crime fiction.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Features multiple deaths, including central and secondary characters.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Includes graphic descriptions of crime scene injuries.

Strong language4/5
Why this rating?

Includes strong language and rough dialogue.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Minor romantic elements, not a focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Missing people, criminal pursuit and dangerous gatherings create sustained suspense, though the excerpt does not establish graphic or exceptionally frightening material.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Brief mentions or implications, but no explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs4/5
Why this rating?

A drug dealer is explicitly central to the investigation, and drug-related criminal activity is a major plot element.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Crime investigation and pursuit involve repeated threats, assaults, and violent confrontations, with danger treated seriously.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists show persistent bravery against dangerous foes.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Requires ingenuity in criminal investigation.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a range of backgrounds within diverse underground subcultures.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Insight into specific social subcultures is provided.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional instances of character loyalty and concern.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story supports investigation, persistence, and protecting vulnerable people while showing the consequences of criminal exploitation.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The detective protagonist is generally portrayed as capable and committed, though the adult thriller includes morally complicated behavior.

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