Roughnecks
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1997
This novel follows a group of young men in the oil fields of Oklahoma. They face challenges and learn about responsibility and hard work.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Some mild peril and roughhousing occur among the roughnecks.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
No themes of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story is not scary or frightening.
No occult or magical elements are featured.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the narrative.
The story presents a grounded, realistic worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are included.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage facing difficult work and life challenges.
Faith is not a central theme, but some characters may have it.
Friendship and loyalty are shown among the young men.
Lessons about responsibility and perseverance are learned.
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