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Young Adults · Ages 15+

The Man Who Died Twice

by Richard Osman

Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2021

Four retirees in a peaceful retirement village investigate a series of murders involving stolen diamonds and an old friend from the MI5.

Concern Level

43/ 100

Mixed

Virtue Level

35/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content25

Characters discuss past affairs and there are references to sexual attraction and mild intimacy.

Violence / Gore45

The plot includes multiple murders, a violent mugging, and descriptions of a drug dealer's cruelty.

Profanity / Language40

The dialogue contains moderate language including uses of the f-word, s-word, and various British profanities.

Blasphemy35

Characters occasionally use the names of God and Jesus as exclamations or casual swear words.

Substance Use35

Characters frequently drink wine and spirits, and there is a subplot involving drug dealers.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

While characters face grief and aging, there is no specific self-harm or suicide content.

Scary / Disturbing20

There are moments of tension involving dangerous criminals and the threat of assassination.

Occult & Witchcraft0

There is no magic, witchcraft, or supernatural content in this realistic mystery.

Sexuality & Gender Themes15

A minor character is mentioned as being gay in a casual, matter-of-fact context.

Worldview & Spirituality30

The characters operate on a pragmatic, secular morality where the ends often justify the means.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal10

Religion is mostly treated as a cultural background or a source of mild humor.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The elderly protagonists show significant bravery by confronting dangerous criminals to protect their friends.

Faith & Hope5

There is no meaningful expression of Christian faith or reliance on God.

Love & Friendship70

The story highlights the deep, sacrificial loyalty and platonic love within the core group of friends.

Forgiveness & Redemption40

Characters grapple with past mistakes, though reconciliation is often based on human loyalty rather than grace.

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