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Violence
Barely any
Leprosy and its physical effects depicted
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Existential emptiness; spiritual exhaustion; themes of faith and meaninglessness
What this book is about
Greene's 1960 novel follows Querry, a celebrated architect who finds refuge among lepers in the Belgian Congo, emptied of all desire including faith. Psychologically intense but largely clean. For older teens and adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
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