Dickens & Rumi

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Long time no see

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Susan Isaacs · 2001

Is Long time no see appropriate for your child? See the reviewed age guidance, content cautions, positive themes, and supporting evidence below.

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Long time no see by Susan Isaacs. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Romance, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 3/5 · Romance 3/5 · Violence 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 3/5 · Creativity & curiosity 2/5
Recommendation2.3/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 3/5
Recommendation 2.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character3/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity2/5
  • Good role models2/5

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Suburban status symbols and consumer culture may appear in the setting, but the book does not appear designed to promote products.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

The inciting incident is the discovery of a murder, which drives the narrative.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

The presence of a corpse is central to the plot, but descriptions are not gratuitously graphic.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Contains occasional mild to moderate profanity suitable for contemporary adult fiction.

Religious themes1/5
Why this rating?

Religion appears, if at all, mainly as occasional cultural background rather than a central theme or practice.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Infidelity and complicated romantic dynamics are central themes in the suburban social web.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

The crime investigation brings sustained suspense and some danger, but the story is not horror and does not appear intensely frightening.

Sexual content & nudity2/5
Why this rating?

Features discussions of adult sexual relationships and affairs.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Social drinking is mentioned as part of the suburban lifestyle depicted.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of a crime scene and some threats related to the mystery plot.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist displays bravery in pursuing a killer despite personal danger.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Involves deductive reasoning and creative problem-solving regarding the mystery.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The story appears centered on a relatively typical suburban demographic, with limited evidence of broad identity or background representation.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Empathy is shown in various relationships, though the mystery involves suspicion.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of truth and the consequences of leading a double life.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is determined and intelligent, though she operates outside of traditional roles.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Long time no see would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Long time no see, and what caused that change?
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