Year of impossible goodbyes
Age rating: Ages 13–17 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1991
A young Korean girl named Sookan endures the hardships of the Korean War and the loss of her family.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Present
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this book.
The war brings significant violence and destruction to Korea.
Profanity is absent from the narrative.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance abuse is not a theme in this story.
The trauma of war may imply emotional distress.
The depiction of war can be unsettling and intense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are not included.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this historical setting.
The story focuses on historical events and human resilience.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceSookan displays immense courage and resilience through war.
Some characters may express faith in God during hardship.
Deep familial love and the desire for reunion are central.
Acts of kindness and mutual support are shown amidst hardship.
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