The death and life of Zebulon Finch
by Daniel Kraus
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2016
A boy named Zebulon Finch is born with a peculiar destiny and experiences a life filled with strange events.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are mature themes and some implied sexual encounters.
The narrative includes disturbing violence and death.
Profanity is used throughout the book.
Some blasphemous language and dark spiritual themes appear.
Substance abuse and its effects are depicted.
Themes of despair and self-harm are present.
The book contains unsettling and frightening imagery.
Occult elements, curses, and dark magic are central.
LGBTQ+ themes and representation are not present.
The worldview is often bleak and fatalistic.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceZebulon faces his challenging fate with resilience.
Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.
Connections and relationships are explored amidst darkness.
Moments of empathy can be found.
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