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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

La fiancée de Barbe-Bleue

by Alain M. Bergeron

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2010

A young woman named Isabelle is forced to marry the wealthy and mysterious Bluebeard, uncovering his dark secrets.

Concern Level

33/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content10

Bluebeard's past marriages are hinted at with implied sexual violence.

Violence / Gore30

Bluebeard murders his previous wives, their bodies are discovered.

Profanity / Language0

No profanity is present in the text.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemy is present in the text.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing40

The discovery of dead wives and Bluebeard's menacing nature create fear.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft elements are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No Christians are portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Isabelle shows some courage in facing her situation.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present.

Love & Friendship10

Isabelle's love for her family is a motivation.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

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

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