1933 was a bad year
by John Fante
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1985
This novel depicts the harsh realities and struggles of life in Los Angeles during the Great Depression.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMature themes and descriptions of sexual encounters are present.
Scenes of poverty-related conflict and hardship occur.
Significant and frequent profanity is used.
Some blasphemous language and questioning of faith appear.
Alcohol use and its consequences are depicted.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or horror-themed.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The worldview is often cynical and focused on survival.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show resilience in difficult circumstances.
No specific Christian faith elements are present.
Fleeting moments of human connection and care exist.
Grace and repentance are not themes in this book.
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