A Tale of Two Cities
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
Two men, one a French aristocrat and the other a look-alike, are caught in the French Revolution.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are mentions of relationships and societal expectations.
Violence includes executions, riots, and the Reign of Terror.
No profanity is present in the narrative.
No blasphemy is present in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the book.
No suicide or self-harm is featured.
The atmosphere is often grim and suspenseful due to the revolution.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story explores themes of justice and societal change.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters demonstrate immense courage in the face of death.
Faith is not a central theme, but hope for a better future is.
Self-sacrificing love is a central theme, particularly for Lucie.
Repentance and forgiveness are explored through character arcs.
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