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Young Adults · Ages 16+

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

65/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

11/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content30

There are mature themes and some implied sexual encounters.

Violence / Gore50

The narrative includes disturbing violence and death.

Profanity / Language30

Profanity is used throughout the book.

Blasphemy20

Some blasphemous language and dark spiritual themes appear.

Substance Use20

Substance abuse and its effects are depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm30

Themes of despair and self-harm are present.

Scary / Disturbing70

The book contains unsettling and frightening imagery.

Occult & Witchcraft60

Occult elements, curses, and dark magic are central.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes and representation are not present.

Worldview & Spirituality40

The worldview is often bleak and fatalistic.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice30

Zebulon faces his challenging fate with resilience.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a focus of the narrative.

Love & Friendship20

Connections and relationships are explored amidst darkness.

Forgiveness & Redemption10

Moments of empathy can be found.

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