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Young Adults · Ages 15–17

This time of darkness

by H. M. (Helen Mary) Hoover

Age rating: Ages 15–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1980

In a dystopian future, a young girl named Sarah struggles for survival and freedom.

Concern Level

53/ 100

Heavy

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this book.

Violence / Gore50

Depictions of societal control and conflict are present.

Profanity / Language20

Some moderate profanity may be used.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous content is included.

Substance Use0

No substance use is depicted.

Suicide & Self-Harm10

Themes of despair and hardship are present.

Scary / Disturbing30

The oppressive society can be unsettling.

Occult & Witchcraft0

No occult or witchcraft themes are explored.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes are present.

Worldview & Spirituality60

A secular, humanistic worldview is promoted.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

No negative portrayals of God or Christians are present.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice70

Sarah demonstrates significant courage and resilience.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is absent from the narrative.

Love & Friendship40

Loyalty and camaraderie are important themes.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Grace and mercy are not central themes.

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