What reading level is Never Let Me Go?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is Never Let Me Go?

Never Let Me Go is fiction — Fiction.

How many pages is Never Let Me Go?

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro is 288 pages.

Never Let Me Go

Kazuo Ishiguro

Never Let Me Go

Q: What age is Never Let Me Go appropriate for?

Never Let Me Go is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury, Social: Donation of organs, tissues, etc..

Q: Does Never Let Me Go have any content warnings?

Never Let Me Go has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury, Social: Donation of organs, tissues, etc.. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kazuo Ishiguro

Reading Level 8 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 8th 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

Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy grew up in a secluded English boarding school where they were told they were extraordinary, yet the true nature of their lives slowly unfolds as they grow up. As Kathy reflects on their shared past, secrets about their identities and destinies come to light, revealing a haunting and emotional journey. This story blends mystery and poignant reflection to explore what it means to be human.

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship Family Science & Nature Social Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: identity & self-discovery, physical/safety: illness & injury. 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

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury Social: Donation of organs, tissues, etc.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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

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Data Confidence

Sylvia Olsen

Level 4 Moderate

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Details

Book Length

288 pages

ISBN: 9781400078776
Pages: 288
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

WomenCloningOrgan DonorsDonation of Organs, Tissues, EtcEnglandDonation of Organs, TissuesLiteratureHuman CloningScience FictionLarge Type BooksSchool ChildrenReminiscingFriendshipEnglish LiteratureIshiguro, Kazuo, 1954-Powieść AngielskaTłumaczenia PolskieFemmesRomans, NouvellesClonageDonneurs D'organesDons D'organes, De TissusNovela InglesaPsychological FictionLiteraryDonation of Organs, Tissues, Etc--fictionWomen--fictionCloning--fictionOrgan Donors--fictionPr6059.s5 N48 2006Fic

Places

EnglandNorfolk