This side of paradise

F. Scott Fitzgerald

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This side of paradise

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read Rich Discussion

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

Journey alongside Amory Blaine as he navigates the challenges of youth, education, and identity during a transformative era in early twentieth-century America. This tale explores the hopes, dreams, and struggles of a young man growing up amid the backdrop of war and societal change. Experience a vivid portrait of a generation coming into its own.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, coming of age, divorce & family change. 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

War & Conflict Coming of Age Divorce & Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

287 pages
80,450 words
8h 56m read-aloud
ISBN
0451526104
Pages
287
Publisher
Signet Classics
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
80,450
Read-Aloud
~8h 56m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

World War, 1914-1918VeteransChildren of the RichCollege StudentsAdvertisingYoung Men