Brutal
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
Brutal tells the story of a teenage boy who is forced to confront his past and the consequences of his actions after a violent incident.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome discussion of relationships and implied intimacy.
Significant on-page violence and its aftermath are depicted.
Frequent and strong profanity is used by characters.
Some mild blasphemous language may occur.
Themes of despair and potential self-harm are present.
Mentions of past trauma and its effects.
Some intense and disturbing scenes are present.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The story depicts a harsh, secular urban reality.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in facing his mistakes.
Faith is not a significant theme in this book.
Themes of loyalty and difficult relationships are explored.
Themes of accountability and seeking a better path are present.
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