MIMUS
by JOHN BROWNJOHN (TRANSLATOR) LILLI THAL
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2005
Mimus, a young boy, is forced into servitude and must navigate a harsh world while trying to survive.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentImplied or brief mentions of sexual exploitation may occur.
Depictions of harsh treatment and physical punishment are present.
Profanity is absent from the text.
References to pagan gods and rituals are present.
No substance abuse is featured.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted.
The harsh realities of the setting can be unsettling.
References to ancient beliefs and superstitions exist.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present or affirmed.
The ancient Roman worldview is depicted without critique.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMimus shows resilience and courage in difficult circumstances.
Christian faith is not present in this ancient setting.
Moments of kindness and loyalty between characters appear.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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