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Young Adults · Ages 14–17

Up the Line

by Robert Silverberg

Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 1969

A young man travels to the future and becomes involved in a complex societal structure and a rebellion.

Concern Level

23/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

9/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in this novel.

Violence / Gore20

There are descriptions of societal control and potential conflict.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is not used by the characters.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language or themes are featured.

Substance Use0

Substance use is not a part of the narrative.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing0

The story is thought-provoking, not scary.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or magical elements are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.

Worldview & Spirituality30

Explores societal control and individual freedom themes.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

The protagonist shows courage in questioning authority.

Faith & Hope0

Faith is not a theme explored in this novel.

Love & Friendship10

Some camaraderie exists among the rebels.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

The concept of grace or mercy is not central.

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