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Another Thing to Fall

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Laura Lippman · 2008

Is Another Thing to Fall appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Another Thing to Fall by Laura Lippman. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Violence, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

Book 10 · Tess MonaghanSource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Violence 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 10 · Tess Monaghan
Recommendation2.8/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 2.8/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Violence4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

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

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

References to film production and pop culture are incidental to the plot.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Murder and the investigation of a death are central to the crime plot, with serious emotional and investigative consequences.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes depict crime scene results, but it is not excessively graphic or gratuitous.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Contains moderate profanity and street-level dialogue consistent with the genre.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features adult relationships and romantic tension as part of the character development.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Crime-related pursuit, danger, and being framed create sustained suspense, but the evidence does not indicate horror-level imagery or unusually intense frightening scenes.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Contains mature references to sexual situations and character dynamics suitable for adult readers.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Casual use of alcohol and social smoking are present as part of the adult character interactions.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of murder and physical altercations typical of hard-boiled detective fiction.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates significant bravery while investigating and facing danger.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Engages the reader through complex deduction and creative problem-solving in a mystery context.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a varied cast of characters reflecting the urban setting of Baltimore.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Offers insight into the mechanics of private investigation and the film production process.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Maintains core human connections amidst professional conflict.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

The story explores justice, responsibility, loyalty, deception, and the consequences of dangerous or exploitative choices.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Tess is a principled, intelligent, and tenacious investigator, though she operates in a gritty world.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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