Risky business
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1956
A young woman named Mary faces difficult choices and potential danger when she becomes involved with a charismatic but untrustworthy man.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentMary experiences a brief, intense romantic relationship with a morally ambiguous man.
There are implied threats and a sense of danger surrounding the characters.
No profanity is present in the text.
No blasphemy is present in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the story.
No suicide or self-harm is depicted in the story.
The story carries an undercurrent of unease and potential peril.
No occult themes are present in the story.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the story.
The narrative explores moral ambiguity and worldly temptations.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceMary shows courage in navigating difficult personal circumstances.
Faith is not a central theme or explicit element.
Mary demonstrates love through her loyalty and care for others.
The story touches on consequences and the need for wise choices.
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