Captain Slaughterboard drops anchor
by Mervyn Peake
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1945
Captain Slaughterboard and his crew embark on a bizarre and violent journey to find a new island.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Graphic and disturbing violence against creatures is depicted.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemous content is included in the story.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No suicide or self-harm themes are present.
The imagery can be grotesque and unsettling.
No occult or witchcraft themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The worldview is dark and nihilistic.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe captain shows a form of ruthless determination.
No Christian faith elements are present.
No self-giving love is depicted.
No themes of grace or repentance are present.
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