Devil in Vienna
by Doris Orgel
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1978
During WWII, a forbidden romance blossoms between Inge, a Jewish girl in hiding, and Erich, the son of a Nazi official in Vienna.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentKissing and implied intimacy occur between Inge and Erich.
Nazi soldiers and the threat of war create a violent atmosphere.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
The constant threat of discovery and persecution creates fear.
No occult elements are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The Nazi regime's ideology is presented as a negative force.
Nazi officials and their actions are portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceInge shows courage by hiding and pursuing love.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Inge and Erich share a deep, forbidden love.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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