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Violence
Barely any
A past murder uncovered; tension rather than violence
Language
None
Clean, polished language throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild romantic attraction
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological complexity of identity, imposture, and the weight of a hidden crime give the novel its considerable power
What this book is about
Brat Farrar, an orphan with an uncanny resemblance to a boy presumed drowned eight years ago, is persuaded to impersonate the missing Patrick Ashby and claim his family's estate. But as Brat settles into the imposture, he begins to suspect Patrick did not drown by accident — he was murdered. Tey's most beloved novel is a masterpiece of suspense and character, built on the question of what we owe to the dead.
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Identity theft and imposture
Past murder uncovered gradually
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