Glass — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Frequently asked questions
Is Glass appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book involves themes of drug addiction, which leads to dangerous situations and emotional turmoil. It depicts the protagonist's descent into methamphetamine use, highlighting the violent impact of addiction on her life. The narrative is described as harrowing and disturbing, focusing on the dark realities of addiction and its effects on the protagonist's life, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does Glass have violence?
The book involves themes of drug addiction, which leads to dangerous situations and emotional turmoil. It depicts the protagonist's descent into methamphetamine use, highlighting the violent impact of addiction on her life.
Does Glass have scary content?
The narrative is described as harrowing and disturbing, focusing on the dark realities of addiction and its effects on the protagonist's life, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does Glass have religious themes?
The book addresses themes related to religion, including a quote by Ellen Hopkins that critiques the perversion of faith with religion. It also mentions the role of religion in the context of the characters' struggles.
Does Glass have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racism or modern identity politics language detected in search results.
Does Glass have profanity?
The book is noted for having a significant amount of swearing and crude language, reflecting the gritty nature of the story and the characters' experiences.
Does Glass have climate change?
No climate themes detected in search results.
Does Glass have sexual identity?
Contains graphic depictions of sexual experiences, including a first orgasm and sexual encounters with multiple partners, as part of the protagonist's narrative surrounding drug use and its consequences.
Does Glass have gender roles?
No clear gender roles detected in search results.
Does Glass have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes detected in search results.
