Christian book reviews for parents

Back to results
The bombs that brought us together cover
Young Adults · Ages 15–17

The bombs that brought us together

by Brian Conaghan

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2016

Two teenage boys, one from a war-torn city and one from a privileged background, are forced together by circumstance.

Concern Level

58/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

27/ 100

Present

What is Dokilit?

Dokilit is an AI-powered content guide for Christian parents. We analyse books through the lens of faith and family, then show you the concerns, the virtues, and the conversation points that matter for your home.

Learn more about Dokilit

Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the narrative.

Violence / Gore70

The story depicts the harsh realities of war and violence.

Profanity / Language40

Some moderate profanity is used.

Blasphemy10

Mild instances of blasphemy may occur.

Substance Use0

No substance abuse is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No suicide or self-harm is depicted.

Scary / Disturbing30

The war setting creates a tense atmosphere.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult themes are present.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality20

The worldview is critical of war and societal divisions.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The protagonists show resilience and courage.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a prominent theme.

Love & Friendship50

The boys develop an unlikely bond and understanding.

Forgiveness & Redemption30

Themes of empathy and overcoming prejudice are present.

Buy on Amazon

We may earn a small commission from purchases — it never influences scores.

Comments

Sign in to leave a comment.

Loading comments…