Cereus blooms at night

Shani Mootoo

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Cereus blooms at night

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shani Mootoo

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Journey through the complex life of Mala, a woman whose identity transforms across generations, revealing deep secrets and struggles. The story explores challenging experiences and the resilience needed to protect those she loves. Rich with emotional depth, it invites readers to confront difficult realities alongside Mala’s evolving journey.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include sexual violence, emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: trauma. 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

Sexual Violence Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Trauma
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

249 pages
82,670 words
9h 11m read-aloud
ISBN
9780889740648
Pages
249
Publisher
Press Gang Publishers
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
82,670
Read-Aloud
~9h 11m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

Male NursesNursing Home PatientsGay NursesPolitics and GovernmentSocial ConditionsCaribbean AreaCollection:otherwise_tiptree_award=honorStatesmen

Places

Caribbean Area