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Hard time

by Sara Paretsky

Reading Level 6-7 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

V.I. Warshawski dives into a gritty investigation where danger lurks at every turn. With intense challenges and dark secrets to uncover, she confronts a world filled with violence and betrayal. This thrilling mystery tests courage and resilience in the face of harsh realities.

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Substance Use Graphic Violence Physical Danger Blood/Gore Sexual Content Hate Speech
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0385313632
Pages
385
Publisher
Random House Digital, Inc.
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
136,163

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

FictionV. I. Warshawski (Fictitious character)Women detectivesDetective and mystery storiesWomen private investigatorsTraffic accident victimsMysteryV.I. Warshawski (Fictitious character)Private investigatorsLarge type booksFICTIONMystery & DetectiveWomen SleuthsLITERARY CRITICISMAmericanGeneralNew York Times reviewedFiction, mystery & detective, hard-boiled

Places

IllinoisChicagoChicago (Ill.)