After the first death
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1979
In a tense political climate, a young boy named Cormier is caught in the middle of a hostage situation and the complex morality of rebellion.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied romantic tension and adult themes are present.
Depicts violence, including shootings and death, with significant impact.
Contains moderate profanity and strong language.
Some mild blasphemous language may be present.
Themes of despair and difficult choices are explored.
Characters grapple with difficult emotional states and potential harm.
The suspenseful and violent nature can be disturbing.
No occult elements are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
Explores complex moral and ethical dilemmas without clear religious answers.
Authority figures are portrayed with some cynicism.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display courage in the face of extreme danger.
Faith is not a central theme in this book.
Loyalty and difficult choices in relationships are explored.
Themes of consequence and difficult decisions are prominent.
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