Hugh Pine
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1980
Detective Simon Brade investigates a series of unusual events and a potential murder in a quiet Dutch village.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome mature themes and implied adult relationships are present.
Descriptions of crime scenes and potential violence occur.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous language is present in the text.
Brief mentions of alcohol consumption may occur.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The atmosphere can be suspenseful and slightly unsettling.
No occult or magical elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview is secular and focuses on human motivations.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDetective Brade shows determination in solving the case.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Focus is on duty and investigation, not overt love.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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