Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks (2022) Parents Guide: Is the book OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the prize-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing—and one of the most decorated journalists of our time—twelve enthralling stories of skulduggery and intrigue “I read everything he writes. Every time he writes a book, I read it. Every time he writes an article, I read it … he’s a national treasure.” —Rachel Maddow “Patrick Radden Keefe is a brilliant writer, and each of these pieces reminds you that this world and the people in it are more interesting, complicated… Sign up for the full guide
Adult • 2022 • 368 pages • Professional/College
Rogues is a collection of high-stakes investigative journalism pieces originally published in The New Yorker, exploring the lives of complex individuals including money launderers, arms dealers, and drug lords. The book earns its 16+ age recommendation due to sophisticated subject matter, descriptions of real-world violence (including terrorism and professional hits), and frequent mature language. While intellectual and informative… Sign up for the full guide
Is Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks appropriate for kids?
Rogues is a collection of high-stakes investigative journalism pieces originally published in The New Yorker, exploring the lives of complex individuals including money launderers, arms dealers, and drug lords. The book earns its 16+ age recommendation due to sophisticated… Read more — free account
Content severity in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks
What happens in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks, moment by moment
- p. 15 🍷 Substances 3/10
- p. 28 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- p. 44 💬 Language 4/10
Sex and nudity in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks
This category is very light throughout the various articles. There is a brief mention of a professional 'honey trap' used by an intelligence agent in Chapter 11 and fleeting references to a subject's personal relationships or mistresses in the context of criminal investigations, such as those surrounding the Sinaloa cartel members. No graphic or on-page sexual activity is depicted in the prose. The text focuses on the professional and criminal lives of the subjects rather than their private physical encounters…
Read more — free accountViolence and gore in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks
Moderate to strong real-world violence is described in detail across several chapters. The book details the brutal operations of the Sinaloa cartel in Chapter 3, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing legal defense in Chapter 8, and the activities of international arms dealers in Chapter 6. Descriptions include the mechanics of assassinations, the devastating aftermath of terrorist attacks, and the brutal realities of the black market. While not sensationalized, the accounts of the physical consequences of crime are…
Read more — free accountLanguage in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks
Frequent use of strong language typical of high-stakes journalism and transcribed interviews is present throughout the collection. Words like 'fuck,' 'shit,' and 'hell' appear regularly, reflecting the authentic and often blunt speech of the criminals, attorneys, and investigators profiled. In Chapter 4, the dialogue includes vulgarities exchanged during high-pressure hedge fund operations. The language is never gratuitous but serves to heighten the realism of the investigative reporting. Readers should expect the…
Read more — free accountDrugs, alcohol, and smoking in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks
The book heavily features the logistics of the illegal drug trade, particularly in the profile of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán and his global distribution network. There are also social depictions of drinking, including an immersive chapter featuring the late Anthony Bourdain that discusses cocktails and the culture of hospitality. Chapter 1 details a massive scheme involving high-end wine forgery, focusing on the chemical and historical aspects of vintage alcohol. While substance use is rarely the central focus for…
Read more — free accountMature themes in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks
Highly sophisticated themes regarding the moral gray areas of the law, the psychology of denial, systemic corruption, and the ethics of defending those accused of heinous crimes. It requires a high level of maturity to process the lack of easy answers in these real-life narratives.
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Is Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks is best for ages 16+. Rogues is a collection of high-stakes investigative journalism pieces originally published in The New Yorker, exploring the lives of complex individuals including money launderers, arms dealers, and drug lords. The book…
What age rating does Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks have?
Books don't carry official age ratings. Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks is shelved by its publisher as Adult, but that's a marketing category, not a content rating — Bontent's own review of what's actually on the page puts it at ages 16+.
What reading level is Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks?
Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks is 368 pages and its reading level is Professional/College. Bontent recommends it for ages 16+.
What is Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks about?
Rogues is a collection of high-stakes investigative journalism pieces originally published in The New Yorker, exploring the lives of complex individuals including money launderers, arms dealers, and drug lords. The book earns its 16+ age recommendation due to sophisticated subject matter, descriptions of real-world…
Is there sex or nudity in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks?
This category is very light throughout the various articles. There is a brief mention of a professional 'honey trap' used by an intelligence agent in Chapter 11 and fleeting references to a subject's personal relationships or mistresses in the context of…
How violent is Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks?
Moderate to strong real-world violence is described in detail across several chapters. The book details the brutal operations of the Sinaloa cartel in Chapter 3, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing legal defense in Chapter 8, and the activities of international…
Is the language in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks appropriate for kids?
Frequent use of strong language typical of high-stakes journalism and transcribed interviews is present throughout the collection. Words like 'fuck,' 'shit,' and 'hell' appear regularly, reflecting the authentic and often blunt speech of the criminals…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking depicted in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks?
The book heavily features the logistics of the illegal drug trade, particularly in the profile of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán and his global distribution network. There are also social depictions of drinking, including an immersive chapter featuring the late…
What mature themes appear in Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks?
Highly sophisticated themes regarding the moral gray areas of the law, the psychology of denial, systemic corruption, and the ethics of defending those accused of heinous crimes. It requires a high level of maturity to process the lack of easy answers in…
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