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Deception

Jonathan Kellerman · 2010

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Deception by Jonathan Kellerman. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Strong language; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Good role models.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mention of luxury brands relevant to the setting of affluent characters.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Murder is central to the plot as the primary driver of the mystery.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Forensic descriptions of remains are present but not gratuitous.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Contains moderate profanity typical of contemporary crime fiction.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA characters are occasionally present as part of the broader cast.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Includes adult relationship dynamics that are peripheral to the main investigation.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Psychological suspense, danger, stalking or threat, and disturbing criminal circumstances create sustained tension.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal, mostly non-explicit references related to characters' personal histories.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking and occasional references to past substance use by characters.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Involves depictions of murder and discovery of human remains, typical of a detective thriller.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters confront danger, uncertainty, and painful truths through investigation and persistence.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes analytical thinking and logical deduction.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a cast representing various socioeconomic backgrounds within the crime genre.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into the procedural aspects of forensic investigation and psychology.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown through the protagonists' support for victims and each other.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of corruption, secrets, and the search for justice.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists are professional, persistent, and dedicated to truth.

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