Death watch
by Ari Berk
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A young boy named Death, who is the personification of death, struggles with his role and the emotions of humans.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension exists between Death and a human girl.
Death deals with souls and the concept of mortality, implying violence.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is depicted in the story.
No substance abuse is featured in this book.
The book deals with the concept of death and its finality.
The personification of Death can be unsettling for some readers.
The book explores supernatural beings and their roles.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The book presents a non-traditional view of death and its purpose.
God is not a prominent character or focus.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDeath grapples with his duty, showing a form of internal struggle.
Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.
Death experiences a nascent form of love for a human.
Themes of repentance or mercy are not explored.
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