Poor Match
by Holme Lee
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1868
A young woman named Clara navigates societal expectations and romantic entanglements in Victorian England.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMild romantic tension and discussions of marriage are present.
No violence is depicted in the story.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is a theme in the book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.
The story does not contain any scary elements.
Occult or magical themes are absent from the narrative.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are featured.
The worldview presented is consistent with the era's societal norms.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this novel.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceClara shows quiet courage in facing societal pressures.
Religious faith is a background element, not a central focus.
Familial love and friendship are depicted with some warmth.
Themes of societal expectation overshadow grace and mercy.
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