The Pact
by Jodi Picoult
Age rating: Ages 16+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1998
A teenage girl faces a murder charge after her boyfriend's suicide pact. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the legal system.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe book discusses a suicide pact between teens and their relationship.
The central event is a suicide, and the aftermath involves legal proceedings.
Some profanity is present in dialogue and narration.
No blasphemy is present in the book.
The core plot revolves around a teen suicide pact and its consequences.
The story's central conflict is a teen suicide pact and its aftermath.
No scary or horror elements are present.
No occult or witchcraft elements are present.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The book does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in facing difficult legal and emotional situations.
No explicit Christian faith elements are present.
Themes of love and loyalty are explored, though not always self-giving.
The book touches on themes of dealing with grief and consequences.
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