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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

Payback

by Paul Langan

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2007

A teenager seeks revenge for a past wrong, leading to dangerous consequences and moral dilemmas.

Concern Level

52/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

Some romantic relationships and kissing are described.

Violence / Gore60

Significant violence, including fights and threats, is depicted.

Profanity / Language40

Moderate profanity is used throughout the dialogue.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemous language may appear.

Substance Use20

References to substance use may be present.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair may be present.

Scary / Disturbing30

Suspenseful and tense situations occur.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The worldview presented is largely secular.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Some characters may express negative views of authority.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice50

Characters face difficult choices and show resilience.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith elements are absent from this book.

Love & Friendship30

Loyalty and protection of loved ones are themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption20

Consequences of actions are explored.

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