Faithful are the wounds.
May Sarton
Faithful are the wounds.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by May Sarton
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
What if a brilliant professor's sudden choice shakes the quiet halls of a famous university? Imagine secrets and struggles hidden behind the classroom doors, where friendships and beliefs are tested. As the shock spreads, everything begins to change in ways no one expected.
Quick Assessment
Set in the 1950s academic world, this novel explores complex themes like political tension, mental health, and identity through the story of an English professor whose suicide deeply affects his community. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers, it addresses sensitive topics such as suicide and discrimination with thoughtful nuance. Parents should be aware of these heavier themes when considering this book for younger readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0393084396
- Pages
- 281
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton
- Published
- 1972
- Type
- Fiction