Apricots at midnight, and other storiesfrom a patchwork quilt
by Adèle Geras
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
This collection of short stories and vignettes offers glimpses into the lives and memories of various characters.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo explicit sexual content is present in the stories.
No significant violence is depicted in the narratives.
Profanity is absent from the characters' dialogue.
No blasphemous language or themes appear.
No substance abuse is a theme in these stories.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The stories contain no scary or horror elements.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent from the plots.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The stories do not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians and God are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters often display resilience in their situations.
Christian faith is not a central theme in these stories.
The stories explore various forms of human connection.
Themes of memory and reflection are prominent.
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