Blood of the Donnellys
by David McRae
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2007
This historical account details the violent rise and fall of a notorious Irish-American crime family in Chicago.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentReferences to illicit relationships and prostitution exist within the context.
Graphic descriptions of murders, shootings, and brutal violence are frequent.
Profanity is used by characters, reflecting the harsh environment.
Some mild blasphemy may occur in dialogue.
Alcohol abuse and its consequences are depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The violent nature of the subject matter can be disturbing.
Occult themes are absent from this historical account.
LGBTQ+ themes and characters are not present.
The narrative focuses on criminal activity, not religious worldview.
God and Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSome characters display a form of loyalty, but not sacrificial courage.
Christian faith is not a theme in this violent narrative.
Family loyalty is present, but often in a criminal context.
The book does not focus on themes of grace or repentance.
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