Pikovaia dama
Age rating: Ages 17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1911
A young officer is haunted by a mysterious old woman and a gambling debt, leading him into a spiral of obsession and madness.
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 this tale.
The story contains psychological distress and implied harm.
No profanity is used in the narrative.
The old woman is portrayed as a supernatural, almost demonic figure.
No substance abuse is depicted.
The protagonist's mental state deteriorates significantly.
The story is suspenseful and unsettling, with a focus on madness.
The old woman and her influence are supernatural.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The story explores themes of fate and obsession.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist is driven by obsession, not courage.
No Christian faith elements are present.
The story focuses on obsession, not love.
The themes are dark and cautionary, not about grace.
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