A million little pieces

James Frey

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A million little pieces

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Frey

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A young man bravely confronts his struggles with addiction as he enters a rehab center, determined to reclaim his life. His journey reveals the challenges and triumphs of recovery, all while questioning traditional paths to healing. This powerful story explores the fight to overcome dependency and find a new way forward.

Themes

Coming of AgeMental HealthAddiction & RecoveryFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include drug use, profanity, emotional: mental health. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Drug Use Profanity Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Addiction & Recovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
1
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

381 pages
167,067 words
18h 34m read-aloud
ISBN
0385507755
Pages
381
Publisher
Nan A. Talese
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
167,067
Read-Aloud
~18h 34m
Text Density
Very Dense

Subjects

Frey, James, 1969-Drug AddictsRehabilitationMinnesotaToxicomanesBiographiesNarcotic AddictsRéadaptationNonfictionOpioid-Related DisordersBiography & AutobiographyPersonal NarrativesDrug Addicts' WritingsDrug Addicts, RehabilitationHealthReading Level-Grade 7Reading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 8Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12

People

James Frey (1969-)

Places

MinnesotaUnited States