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Young Adults · Ages 16+

Smack

by Melvin Burgess

Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

A raw and unflinching look at teenage drug addiction in London.

Concern Level

85/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

5/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content80

Explicit sexual encounters are described between teenagers.

Violence / Gore50

Drug-related violence and its consequences are depicted.

Profanity / Language70

Frequent and strong profanity is used by the characters.

Blasphemy20

Mild blasphemy occurs in casual conversation.

Substance Use90

Heroin use and its devastating effects are central to the plot.

Suicide & Self-Harm60

Suicidal ideation and attempts are present in the narrative.

Scary / Disturbing0

No horror elements are present in this book.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are explored in this story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present in this book.

Worldview & Spirituality30

A nihilistic worldview is implied through the characters' actions.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

No specific negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice20

Characters show some courage in facing their struggles.

Faith & Hope0

No Christian faith elements are present in this book.

Love & Friendship10

Some characters exhibit a desperate form of love for each other.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.

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