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Tough-O-Meter

We've got your back. With the Tough-O-Meter, you'll know whether to bring extra layers or Swiss army knives as you summit the literary mountain. (10 = Toughest)

(5) Tree Line

We base the toughness of "Sweat" on two main criteria: the 'What-The-Heck-Are-They-Saying Factor' and the sometimes-lofty religious ideals/allusions. While we're all pretty aware of the difference between good and evil, we're certainly not all that accustomed to Deep South accents. Our advice? Read the dialogue out loud. Not only will it make more sense, you'll find the words whimsical, musical and oftentimes downright hilarious.