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Violence
Barely any
No violence; the threat of suicide is the novel's premise
Language
A lot
Strong language throughout in the British contemporary register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Some adult romantic/sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Significant drinking and some drug use among the characters
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Suicidal ideation is the novel's starting point and the characters' psychological struggles are ongoing
What this book is about
Nick Hornby's novel follows four people who meet on the roof of a London building, each having decided to end their life on New Year's Eve. Instead of jumping, they end up talking — and a strange, provisional connection forms. The novel deals with suicidal ideation with Hornby's characteristic mixture of comedy and seriousness. The language is strong and the substance use reflects the characters' lives.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Suicidal ideation as central premise and ongoing theme
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