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Don't look twice

Andrew Gross · 2009

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Don't look twice by Andrew Gross. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Positive messages.

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Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The book is not known for promotional brand placement or consumer-oriented messaging.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several characters die throughout the story, often in violent or sudden ways.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Graphic descriptions of crime scenes and bodily injuries are present but not excessive.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Contains frequent mild to moderate profanity reflective of the crime thriller genre.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Minor romantic subplots exist but are secondary to the thriller plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Constant psychological tension and fear of being hunted by dangerous criminals.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional references to sexual situations or history, but no explicit scenes.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Characters may drink socially or as part of the adult setting.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of violent crime, shootings, and intense confrontations.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters face significant danger and life-threatening situations with bravery.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Engages the reader through complex investigative puzzle-solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story may include some varied character backgrounds, but diversity is not a prominent or defining focus.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional moments of empathy and personal connection amidst the thriller plot.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of justice, morality, and the consequences of corporate corruption.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Protagonists are driven by justice, though they operate in morally ambiguous circumstances.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Don't look twice would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Don't look twice, and what caused that change?
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