Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
"Gives us George Mecklin, a restless, soft-spoken teacher at a private school in Manhattan. Depressed by his life of vague moral purpose, George discovers a local adolescent named Ernest breaking into his house. Rather than hand the boy over to the police, as his nagging wife insists, George decides to tutor him. His life consequently implodes."--P. [4] of cover.
Is Poor George appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This adult literary novel explores depression, moral ambiguity, and class tensions as a teacher's decision to mentor a troubled teen causes his life to unravel. Contains themes of marital conflict and psychological distress but minimal violence or explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include domestic violence, depression, and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Teens might connect with the mentorship storyline and the examination of doing the right thing when it comes with consequences.