What reading level is Consequence?

Consequence by Eric Fair is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Consequence appropriate for?

Consequence is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Military Interrogation, Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, Moral Complexity.

What genre is Consequence?

Consequence is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Consequence have any content warnings?

Consequence has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Military Interrogation, Enhanced Interrogation Techniques, Moral Complexity. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Consequence?

Consequence by Eric Fair is 240 pages.

Consequence

Eric Fair

Consequence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Memoir

by Eric Fair

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Eric Fair did something most people could never imagine—he worked as an interrogator in a war zone, facing the toughest questions about right and wrong every day. His story shows how one person's courage to be honest can challenge even the darkest moments and remind us what really matters.

Themes

Coming of Age FamilyMilitarySocial JusticeMorality

Quick Assessment

Consequence is a powerful memoir by Eric Fair, recounting his experiences as a military interrogator in Iraq and the moral struggles that followed. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers, it addresses themes of faith, morality, and the consequences of war, including depictions of harsh interrogation techniques. Parents should be aware of the book’s serious subject matter and its exploration of complex ethical issues.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional

Emotional

Intense ←

Physical

Moderate

Social

Moderate

Thematic

Intense

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

Content Flags

Military Interrogation Enhanced Interrogation Techniques Moral Complexity

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.

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Details

Book Length

240 pages

ISBN: 9781627795135
Pages: 240
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2016
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

HeartLinguistsTortureAmerican Prisoners and PrisonsMilitary InterrogationPatientsAmerican Personal NarrativesGovernment ContractorsIraq War, 2003-2011TransplantationAtrocitiesIraq Warfastfst01802311Personal NarrativesIraq War, 2003-2011, Personal NarrativesHeart, Transplantation

People

Eric Fair

Places

United StatesIraq