I Never Promised You a Rose Garden
by Hannah Green
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
Deborah, a young woman struggling with mental illness, is institutionalized and navigates the harsh realities of a psychiatric ward.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Depictions of mistreatment and harsh conditions exist.
Mild profanity may be present in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is included.
Discussions and depictions related to mental distress are present.
Themes of mental illness, despair, and suicidal ideation are central.
The setting and treatment can be disturbing and unsettling.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The narrative critiques societal views on mental health.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDeborah shows some strength in her struggle for survival.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Some instances of compassion from others are shown.
No themes of grace or repentance are central.
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