The immortal
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1990
A group of teenagers encounters an ancient, immortal being who manipulates their lives and desires. They grapple with love, death, and the consequences of their choices.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSignificant romantic and sexual tension, with some implied intimacy.
There are scenes of death, peril, and psychological manipulation.
Moderate to strong profanity is present.
The immortal's nature and actions may be seen as blasphemous.
Themes of despair and hopelessness may be present.
Themes of death and the desire for it are explored.
The story contains disturbing and frightening supernatural elements.
The immortal's nature and powers verge on occult themes.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story explores dark themes and a morally ambiguous worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show some courage in facing the immortal's power.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Complex and often destructive romantic relationships are central.
No themes of grace or repentance are explored.
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