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The dark tide

Andrew Gross · 2008

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The dark tide by Andrew Gross. 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?

This is a conventional novel and is not known to contain promotional brand placement or consumer-directed marketing.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Multiple deaths occur as central elements of the murder mystery plot.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of crime scenes and injuries, though not gratuitously graphic.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate to strong profanity expected in a gritty adult thriller.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Romantic elements are minimal and secondary to the thriller plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

A suspenseful crime investigation includes threats, danger and possible violence, creating sustained tension without being primarily horror.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild references; no explicit sexual content.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Casual social drinking may appear, consistent with the setting.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Features crime-related violence, including shootings, threats, and physical altercations.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The detective displays significant courage while confronting dangerous adversaries.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Investigation, twists and puzzle-solving can engage imagination, though inventive creativity is not the book’s primary focus.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The thriller does not appear to center a broad range of backgrounds, identities or lived experiences.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The story may offer incidental insight into finance, crime and investigative procedures, but teaching is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Some loyalty, cooperation and concern for others appear, but interpersonal kindness is secondary to the investigation and danger.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on justice, integrity, and the consequences of greed.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates professional dedication and moral perseverance.

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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 The dark tide would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in The dark tide, and what caused that change?
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