What reading level is Mary, Mary?

Mary, Mary by James Patterson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Mary, Mary appropriate for?

Mary, Mary is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Realistic Violence, Physical Danger.

What genre is Mary, Mary?

Mary, Mary is fiction — Fiction. Part of the Alex Cross series.

Does Mary, Mary have any content warnings?

Mary, Mary has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Realistic Violence, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mary, Mary?

Mary, Mary by James Patterson is 392 pages (approximately 72,436 words).

Mary, Mary

James Patterson

Mary, Mary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a novel

by James Patterson

Alex Cross

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

While enjoying a family vacation, FBI Agent Alex Cross is called away to investigate a chilling series of shootings targeting Hollywood actresses. As the mysterious killer known as Mary Smith sends taunting messages, Alex races against time to uncover the motive before more lives are lost. The case spirals into a tense battle of wits that threatens to shake the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles.

Themes

MysteryCrimeFamily Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Physical Danger

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

392 pages

72,436 words

8h 3m read-aloud

ISBN: 031615976X
Pages: 392
Publisher: Little, Brown
Published: 2005-11
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 72,436
Read-Aloud: ~8h 3m
Text Density: Standard

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Cross, AlexAfrican American PsychologistsActressesCrimes AgainstGovernment InvestigatorsSerial MurdersLos AngelesAlex CrossMurderPoliceInvestigationCrossAlexRomans, NouvellesPsychologues Noirs AméricainsCrimes Contre Les ActricesEnquêteurs De La Fonction PubliqueTueurs En Série

Places

Los Angeles (Calif.)Washington (D.C.)CaliforniaLos Angeles