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Tod und Teufel

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Frank Schätzing · 1995

Is Tod und Teufel 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 Tod und Teufel by Frank Schätzing. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Religious themes, Frightening scenes; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Religious themes 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Creativity & curiosity 3/5
Recommendation3.3/5

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 4/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Religious themes4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Educational value3/5

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The central plot is driven by multiple murders and conspiracies.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

Realistic descriptions of wounds and violent deaths common in historical thrillers.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional rough language appropriate for the period and context.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

Christian institutions, religious belief, and the role of the Church in medieval society are prominent in the historical setting and conflicts.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Romantic subplots are present but not the focus.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Murder, pursuit, conspiracy, and threatening medieval settings create sustained suspense and occasional frightening danger.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Some mild sexual references consistent with the gritty medieval setting.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Drinking is portrayed in the context of tavern culture.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes depictions of medieval combat, torture, and brutal murders.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows persistent bravery in the face of grave danger.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

High quality historical world-building and intricate mystery plotting.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Reflects the social structure of medieval Europe without modern diversity initiatives.

Educational value3/5
Why this rating?

The novel offers substantial incidental learning about medieval Cologne, institutions, customs, class, and religious-political life.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Acts of loyalty and empathy occur amidst the danger.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of justice, power, and individual survival against overwhelming odds.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display resourcefulness and integrity, though they act in a morally complex world.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
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