The Viewer
by Gary Crew
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2011
A boy named Ben becomes obsessed with a mysterious video feed that seems to predict future events, leading him into danger.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present.
There are moments of threat and implied violence.
No profanity is present.
No blasphemy is present.
No substance abuse is depicted.
A character experiences significant psychological distress.
The premise is unsettling and contains suspenseful moments.
The 'viewer' and its predictions have a supernatural feel.
No LGBTQ+ themes are present.
The nature of fate and observation is explored.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceBen shows courage in investigating the mystery.
Christian faith is not a central theme.
Friendship is a minor element.
Themes of curiosity and the consequences of knowledge are present.
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