The Toll — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
“Gripping.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“Stellar.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
In the highly anticipated finale to the New York Times bestselling trilogy, dictators, prophets, and tensions rise. In a world that’s conquered death, will humanity finally be torn asunder by the immortal beings it created?
Citra and Rowan have disappeared. Endura is gone. It seems like nothing stands between Scythe Goddard and absolute dominion over the world scythedom. With the silence of the Thunderhead and the reverberations of the Great Resonance still shaking the earth to its core, the question remains: Is there anyone left who can stop him?
The answer lies in the Tone, the Toll, and the Thunder.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Toll appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains frequent depictions of violence, primarily through the actions of scythes who kill people in various ways, including stabbing. The narrative addresses themes of death and the consequences of a society where immortality exists, leading to a normalization of violence. While the book contains violent content, it does not feature genuinely frightening elements that would cause fear or distress in readers. The violence is more thematic and contextual rather than designed to scare.
Does The Toll have violence?
The book contains frequent depictions of violence, primarily through the actions of scythes who kill people in various ways, including stabbing. The narrative addresses themes of death and the consequences of a society where immortality exists, leading to a normalization of violence.
Does The Toll have scary content?
While the book contains violent content, it does not feature genuinely frightening elements that would cause fear or distress in readers. The violence is more thematic and contextual rather than designed to scare.
Does The Toll have religious themes?
The book introduces a fictional religion called Tonism, which influences the characters' actions and societal dynamics. It explores themes of faith and morality, particularly in the context of the characters' struggles with the consequences of their beliefs and actions. The narrative critiques how religious beliefs can be misinterpreted and misused.
Does The Toll have racial/cultural content?
The search results do not indicate any explicit discussions of race or racism as a central theme in the book. The focus is primarily on societal structures and issues rather than racial dynamics.
Does The Toll have profanity?
The book includes infrequent instances of profanity, such as 'f--k', 's--t', 'damn', and 'hell', but these are not pervasive throughout the narrative. The use of strong language is limited and does not dominate the dialogue.
Does The Toll have climate change?
The book touches on themes related to humanity's attempts to colonize other planets and the implications of climate change, suggesting a commentary on environmental issues. However, the depth of this exploration is not clear from the search results.
Does The Toll have sexual identity?
References to sexual content are infrequent in the book, with no significant focus on sexual themes or explicit scenes. The narrative primarily revolves around violence and societal issues rather than sexual relationships.
Does The Toll have gender roles?
The narrative includes a gender-fluid character and explores themes of gender identity, but it does not deeply engage with traditional gender roles or feminist themes. The portrayal of Jeri suggests a progressive view on gender fluidity, though some critiques indicate that the representation may feel tokenistic.
Does The Toll have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a gender-fluid character named Jeri, who is accepted by other characters and represents a vision of a world where gender fluidity is normalized in some areas. The narrative includes discussions around Jeri's identity and the societal acceptance of queer individuals, indicating a positive representation of LGBTQ+ themes.
