Days of Magic, Nights of War
by Clive Barker
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2002
A young boy named Stephen is drawn into a terrifying world of magic and monsters when he encounters a mysterious, dark entity.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are some suggestive themes and brief mentions of sexual acts.
Graphic violence, gore, and disturbing imagery are prevalent throughout.
Profanity, including strong expletives, is used frequently by characters.
Blasphemous language and sacrilegious imagery are present.
There are some mentions of drug use and its effects.
Themes of despair and self-destructive thoughts are explored.
The book is filled with intense horror, terrifying creatures, and nightmares.
Occult rituals, demons, and dark magic are central to the plot.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is bleak and often nihilistic, with little hope.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters display some bravery, but often out of desperation.
The story contains no elements of Christian faith.
Self-preservation is a stronger theme than selfless love.
Themes of grace and repentance are absent from the narrative.
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