This Side of Paradise
Age rating: Ages 17+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1920
Amory Blaine, a wealthy and charming young man, navigates his college years and early adulthood in the Jazz Age, seeking meaning and love.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentAmory has romantic relationships and experiences with women, including some implied intimacy.
Some minor conflicts and arguments occur between characters.
Occasional mild profanity is present in the dialogue.
Blasphemy is absent from the text.
Characters engage in excessive drinking and partying.
Suicide or self-harm is not depicted.
Scary elements are absent from the story.
Occult themes are not present in the book.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in the narrative.
The narrative explores secular philosophies and societal norms of the era.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters face personal challenges and societal pressures.
True Christian faith is absent from the narrative.
Romantic relationships and friendships are central themes.
Some characters reflect on their actions and choices.
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