Thirteen Reasons Why
by Jay Asher
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
A teenage boy receives a box of cassette tapes detailing the reasons why his classmate took her own life, leading him to investigate.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are brief mentions of romantic feelings and a kiss.
Some emotional conflict and arguments are depicted.
Profanity is used by characters in dialogue.
No blasphemous content is present.
The central theme is teen suicide and its impact on others.
The book directly addresses teen suicide and its aftermath.
The subject matter can be emotionally disturbing.
Occult themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present.
The worldview presented is secular and focuses on human actions.
Christians are not portrayed negatively.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceThe protagonist shows courage in seeking answers.
Christian faith is not a focus.
Themes of empathy and understanding are present.
There are minor themes of regret and seeking closure.
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