
Will Grayson, Will Grayson
by John Green
Age rating: Ages 15+ · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2009
Two teenagers with the same name meet by chance in Chicago, leading their lives to intersect through a shared circle of friends and a school musical.
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Extreme
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThe story includes descriptive making out and discussions about sexual desire and virginity.
Physical violence is minimal, limited to a brief scuffle and some aggressive posturing.
The dialogue is saturated with frequent use of the f-word and other strong vulgarities.
God's name is used casually as an exclamation throughout the narrative.
Teenagers attend a concert where underage drinking and some drug use are mentioned.
One Will Grayson struggles with clinical depression and expresses feelings of hopelessness.
There are no horror elements, though emotional tension and social anxiety are high.
Occult themes and magic are entirely absent from this realistic contemporary story.
The book centers on and celebrates gay relationships, identity, and a flamboyant musical production.
The story promotes self-actualization and romantic fulfillment as the primary sources of truth.
While not explicitly attacking the church, the book's values stand in direct opposition to biblical morality.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show social bravery by being honest about their feelings and standing by friends.
Christian faith is not a factor in the characters' lives or decision-making processes.
The story emphasizes the importance of loyal, supportive friendships and 'found family' dynamics.
Characters learn to move past betrayals and accept their friends' flaws and mistakes.
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