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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Doing it

by Melvin Burgess

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2003

This novel follows a group of teenagers as they navigate relationships, drugs, and the complexities of growing up in a gritty urban environment.

Concern Level

81/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content85

Explicit sexual content is depicted between multiple characters.

Violence / Gore40

Some scenes depict violence and its consequences.

Profanity / Language70

Frequent and strong profanity is used throughout the narrative.

Blasphemy20

Mild blasphemy occurs in casual dialogue.

Substance Use75

Drug use, including heroin, is a central and detailed theme.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

References to self-harm and suicidal ideation are present.

Scary / Disturbing0

No horror elements are present.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality50

A nihilistic worldview is promoted through character actions and dialogue.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal30

Christians are not specifically portrayed, but faith is absent.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Characters exhibit some courage in facing difficult situations.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship20

Some characters show loyalty to friends.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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