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Young Adults · Ages 17+

Ripley's Game

by Patricia Highsmith

Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1998

Tom Ripley becomes entangled in a dangerous game of deception and murder when he impersonates a wealthy acquaintance.

Concern Level

63/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

2/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content40

There are implications and descriptions of sexual encounters.

Violence / Gore70

The book features graphic violence, murder, and manipulation.

Profanity / Language50

Profanity is used frequently throughout the narrative.

Blasphemy10

Mild blasphemous language may be present.

Substance Use20

The characters engage in morally questionable and destructive behavior.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

The psychological toll of Ripley's actions may imply despair.

Scary / Disturbing50

The suspense and psychological manipulation are intense and disturbing.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview is amoral, focusing on self-interest and deception.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

God or Christians are not portrayed negatively.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice10

Ripley's actions are driven by self-preservation, not courage.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship0

Love is portrayed as manipulative or absent.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are not present.

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