Kissing the rain
by Kevin Brooks
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2004
A teenage boy named Finn struggles with his past and his present life in a gritty urban setting.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are discussions and implications of sexual encounters.
The story depicts violence, fighting, and its consequences.
Characters use frequent and strong profanity.
Some mild blasphemous language may be present.
There are references to substance use and its effects.
Themes of despair and difficult emotional states are present.
The urban setting can be harsh and unsettling.
No occult themes are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story presents a bleak and often cynical worldview.
No negative portrayal of Christians is present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceFinn shows resilience and a desire for a better life.
Faith is not a central theme in the story.
Finn seeks connection and understanding from others.
The concept of grace or mercy is not explored.
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