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Young Adults · Ages 15+

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

91/ 100

Extreme

Virtue Level

32/ 100

Present

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Things to consider

Sexual Content45

The story includes descriptive making out and discussions about sexual desire and virginity.

Violence / Gore10

Physical violence is minimal, limited to a brief scuffle and some aggressive posturing.

Profanity / Language85

The dialogue is saturated with frequent use of the f-word and other strong vulgarities.

Blasphemy40

God's name is used casually as an exclamation throughout the narrative.

Substance Use25

Teenagers attend a concert where underage drinking and some drug use are mentioned.

Suicide & Self-Harm55

One Will Grayson struggles with clinical depression and expresses feelings of hopelessness.

Scary / Disturbing5

There are no horror elements, though emotional tension and social anxiety are high.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult themes and magic are entirely absent from this realistic contemporary story.

Sexuality & Gender Themes95

The book centers on and celebrates gay relationships, identity, and a flamboyant musical production.

Worldview & Spirituality80

The story promotes self-actualization and romantic fulfillment as the primary sources of truth.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal20

While not explicitly attacking the church, the book's values stand in direct opposition to biblical morality.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice40

Characters show social bravery by being honest about their feelings and standing by friends.

Faith & Hope5

Christian faith is not a factor in the characters' lives or decision-making processes.

Love & Friendship60

The story emphasizes the importance of loyal, supportive friendships and 'found family' dynamics.

Forgiveness & Redemption50

Characters learn to move past betrayals and accept their friends' flaws and mistakes.

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