Brilliant
by Roddy Doyle
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2001
A young boy named Tim learns about his father's past and the impact of his father's choices on their family.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild physical altercations occur between characters.
Occasional mild profanity is used by characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult themes or witchcraft are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story presents a secular worldview without explicit Christian themes.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceTim shows courage in facing difficult family truths.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Familial love and loyalty are explored.
Themes of understanding and forgiveness are present.
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