The Silence
by Mark Alpert
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2017
A group of teenagers must survive after a mysterious event causes all adults to disappear, leading to societal breakdown and danger.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentSome implied romantic tension and kissing between characters.
Characters face violence, threats, and dangerous situations.
Some moderate profanity is used by characters under stress.
No blasphemy is present in the narrative.
Characters may experience despair, but not explicit self-harm.
No explicit instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The premise and ensuing chaos create a frightening atmosphere.
No occult themes are present in the book.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The worldview is secular, focusing on survival and human nature.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters must show courage to survive and protect each other.
Faith is not a central theme; survival is the focus.
Friendships and protective instincts are important for survival.
Themes of grace and mercy are not prominent in this survival story.
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