The dark room
Yoshiyuki, Junnosuke
The dark room
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Yoshiyuki, Junnosuke
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The faint creak of a door and the chill of a shadow fill the air, wrapping around a man who believed his life was perfect. His days were full of comfort and admiration, but now, strange feelings start to tangle his world. What if everything he trusted was about to unravel?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores complex emotional and social themes through the story of a man whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel due to unexpected personal challenges. The narrative touches on mature topics related to relationships and emotional entanglements, making it more suitable for older or mature readers within the 9-12 age range. Parents should be aware of the sexual and emotional content presented in a way that may require guidance or discussion.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0870112554
- Pages
- 170
- Publisher
- Kodansha
- Published
- 1975
- Type
- Fiction