Our mutual friend

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Our mutual friend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

After a mysterious disappearance, John Harmon, heir to a wealthy dust merchant, returns to London in secret. Living under a false identity, he navigates the city's social divides while uncovering hidden motives among those expecting his inheritance. Secrets and deception weave through the lives of the rich and poor as John seeks his true place.

Themes

Inheritance and SuccessionSocial ClassesPoor FamiliesDeceptionLondon (England)

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include deception, social class conflict, inheritance & succession. 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

Deception Social Class Conflict Inheritance & Succession
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

325,984 words
36h 13m read-aloud
ISBN
0140434976
Word Count
325,984
Read-Aloud
~36h 13m

Subjects

Social Life and CustomsClassic LiteratureDeceptionPoor FamiliesSocial ClassesOpen_syllabus_projectInheritance and SuccessionMaterialismBritish and Irish Fiction