The deserter
by Nigel Gray
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1977
A young boy named David witnesses the horrors of war and struggles with his conscience after deserting his post.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the book.
The book graphically depicts the realities of war and its violence.
Profanity is used to reflect the harshness of war.
Some characters question God amidst suffering.
Substance use is not a focus of the story.
David experiences significant psychological distress from war.
The descriptions of war can be disturbing and intense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The narrative questions the morality of war and authority.
Military authority is sometimes portrayed critically.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDavid grapples with moral courage and survival.
Faith is questioned but not central to the plot.
Moments of compassion appear amidst the conflict.
The consequences of actions and survival are explored.
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