Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2014
Leonard Peacock plans to kill four people and then himself on his 18th birthday, but his journey takes unexpected turns.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentA brief mention of a past sexual encounter is made.
Leonard plans to commit murder and carries a gun.
Some profanity is present, including the f-word.
A character uses God's name in vain.
The protagonist's plan involves suicide.
Suicide is a central theme and plot point.
The dark and violent themes can be unsettling.
Occult themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are absent.
The book explores nihilistic and despairing viewpoints.
A teacher is portrayed somewhat negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceLeonard shows some courage in facing his problems.
Christian faith is absent.
Moments of empathy and connection emerge.
Forgiveness is a theme, but not in a Christian context.
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