Dickens & Rumi

book

We Solve Murders

Age rating, content warnings & parent guide

Richard Osman · 2024

Is We Solve Murders 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 We Solve Murders by Richard Osman. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Violence; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Creativity & curiosity.

Source checked

Where to get it

Find in a libraryBuy on Bookshop.orgBuy on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, Dickens & Rumi may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.

10-second decision

Is this likely to fit your family?

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

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

This is the quick scan. Open the evidence and methodology below for the basis behind each rating.

Quick context

What parents should know

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

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 3.3/5

Editorial rating

How this review was built

Dickens & Rumi editorial
Source checkedPublication method
16Scored categories
16Evidence notes
1Explicit 0/5 checks
Oct 24, 2026Last updated

Dickens & Rumi describes what is present; families decide what matters to them. Community reactions are kept separate from official content ratings.

How ratings workReport a rating or series issue
Review depth16 scored categories16 evidence notes
Show Wikipedia summary

Open to load a short Wikipedia summary.

Quick view

At a glance

Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Violence3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

Keep going

What should you do next?

One review should lead naturally to the next useful choice.

Keep browsingSearch for another bookUse age, interests, vibe, or content preferences.Search →

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Standard references to brands or locations typical of modern realistic fiction.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

The deaths of three security-firm clients are the central inciting event and drive the investigation.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal focus on bodily harm or gore; death is central to the plot but not described in lurid detail.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Some mild to moderate profanity may occur in this contemporary adult mystery, but strong or frequent language is not indicated.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic elements are secondary to the mystery plot.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

Being pursued by a killer and uncovering repeated murders create sustained suspense and danger.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Includes scenes in pubs and social drinking, consistent with the characters and setting.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Multiple clients are murdered, and the protagonists face danger while investigating a criminal conspiracy; the supplied description does not indicate graphic action.

Checked and not flagged

No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Sexual content & nudity · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Amy goes on the run and continues investigating murders despite serious personal danger, joined by Rosie and Steve.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Requires imaginative problem-solving to uncover the mystery.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

The central trio spans different ages, genders, and life backgrounds, though broad identity representation is not a major focus.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into security and investigation, though primarily for entertainment.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display mutual support and protection while on the run.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Themes of justice, cooperation, and the importance of family bonds are present.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The characters exhibit intelligence, loyalty, and tenacity in their pursuit of truth.

Family discussion

Talk about it

Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

  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 We Solve Murders would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in We Solve Murders, and what caused that change?
Discuss this title with other parents

Community perspective — separate from editorial ratings

What families noticed

Community signal

Community ratings and written reactions are a separate layer. They do not automatically change Dickens & Rumi’s official age guidance or content scores.

Add your perspective

Sign in from the homepage to rate this title.

These content notes are a starting point, not a guarantee. Review the evidence and use your own judgment before choosing a title.

Something wrong with this guide? Report age, caution, series, cover, or title issues.