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Tanner's Tiger

Lawrence Block · 1968

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Tanner's Tiger by Lawrence Block. This book is content notes include Alcohol or drugs, Death of a character, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Strongest cautions

  • Alcohol or drugs3/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Generic mentions of international products occur but without blatant brand pushing.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Deaths occur as part of the espionage plot, usually handled matter-of-factly.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Minimal descriptions of injury; the focus is more on the plot and action than visceral gore.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild profanity typical of the genre in the 1960s.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religious references or settings may appear incidentally, but faith does not appear central to the story.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Contains mild romantic subplots, standard for the character-driven espionage genre.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Includes suspenseful sequences typical of espionage thrillers, but no horror elements.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Likely includes some adult romantic or sexual material typical of period spy fiction, but evidence does not support treating it as frequent or explicit.

Alcohol or drugs3/5
Why this rating?

Social smoking and drinking are depicted as background elements typical of 1960s adult characters.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features standard thriller violence, including physical confrontations, threats, and occasional gunplay.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates significant bravery in dangerous international situations.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages creative thinking through the protagonist's complex problem-solving methods.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

International settings may broaden the backdrop, but there is limited evidence of substantial, well-developed representation across identities or backgrounds.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides incidental knowledge about geography and the Cold War era political landscape.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Instances of individual loyalty are present despite the cutthroat nature of the mission.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of ingenuity and perseverance in the face of international intrigue.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is a morally complex hero; acts with intelligence though often in shades of gray.

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  2. How were alcohol or drugs portrayed, and what consequences did the story show?
  3. Which choice in Tanner's Tiger would you have made differently, and why?
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