The Spectacular Now
by Tim Tharp
Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A high school senior, Aimee, grapples with her boyfriend's impending departure for college and her own future.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAimee and Sutter share intimate moments and discuss their relationship's physicality.
There are mentions of Sutter's past recklessness and a minor conflict.
Moderate profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous content is present in the story.
Sutter struggles with alcohol abuse throughout the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
The story does not contain scary elements.
No occult themes or witchcraft are present.
The story focuses on a heterosexual romance.
The narrative explores themes of responsibility and facing reality.
No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAimee shows some courage in facing difficult decisions.
Faith is not a central theme in this book.
Aimee and Sutter's relationship is a primary focus.
The story touches on themes of growing up and consequences.
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