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Saving Faith

David Baldacci · 1999

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Saving Faith by David Baldacci. 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?

Generic mentions of real-world locations and vehicles common in contemporary fiction.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several characters are killed over the course of the conspiracy narrative.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Some descriptions of injuries and corpses resulting from violent acts, but not excessively graphic.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Moderate use of profanity throughout the dialogue.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Romantic subplots are present but remain secondary to the thriller plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The thriller includes sustained pursuit, assassination threats, and kidnapping danger. These create recurring tension, but it is not primarily horror or supernatural.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Brief references to relationships, but no explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Casual mentions of drinking or smoking common to the setting.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes gun violence, kidnappings, and physical altercations typical of the political thriller genre.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates significant bravery while facing extreme danger.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Engages the reader through complex plotting and problem-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited representation beyond standard archetypes typical of 1990s thrillers.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the mechanisms of D.C. lobbying and political processes, though fictionalized.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display loyalty and mutual support during the crisis.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the triumph of truth and justice against deep-seated corruption.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists exhibit tenacity, intelligence, and a sense of moral duty.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Saving Faith would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Saving Faith, and what caused that change?
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