Being
by Kevin Brooks
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
A teenage boy grapples with his identity and the consequences of his actions after a traumatic event.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied sexual encounters and discussions occur.
Graphic violence, including murder, is depicted.
Frequent and strong profanity is used.
Some mild blasphemy is present.
Themes of despair and suicidal ideation are present.
Suicidal thoughts and actions are depicted.
The intense emotional and violent content can be disturbing.
No occult elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The worldview can be bleak and nihilistic.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceProtagonist shows some resilience amidst hardship.
No Christian faith elements are present.
Relationships are strained and complex.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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