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The Holy

Daniel Quinn (2002)

SubgenrePortal Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.73

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Synopsis

"They knew us before we began to walk upright. Shamans called them guardians, mythmakers called them tricksters, pagans called them gods, churchmen called them demons, folklorists called them shape-shifters. Throughout time, they've played many roles and accepted inreturn whatever we thought was their due; love, hate, fear, worship, condemnation, neglect, oblivion."--Jacket.

Is The Holy appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

A philosophical portal fantasy exploring humanity's relationship with supernatural beings across history. Contains complex themes about religion, mythology, and perception that require mature reading comprehension.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Older teens interested in mythology, philosophy, and thought-provoking fantasy will appreciate this intellectual exploration of supernatural beings throughout human history.

Tags

Philosophical FantasyLiterary FantasyMythological Fiction