The Beautiful and Damned
F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Beautiful and Damned
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The text is written at a 7th 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
Gloria Gilbert and Anthony Patch begin their marriage full of hope and glamour, but their dreams slowly unravel as greed and aimlessness take hold. Over six years, their dazzling life fades into a story of decline and lost purpose. This classic tale explores the highs and lows of love and ambition in a changing world.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0671001256
- Pages
- 464
- Publisher
- Washington Square Press
- Published
- December 1, 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 122,045
- Read-Aloud
- ~13h 34m
- Text Density
- Dense