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Violence
Barely any
Mild horror violence; references to Jack the Ripper
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of loyalty, cosmic stakes, and the humor in horror
What this book is about
Zelazny's beloved 1993 novel, told from the perspective of Jack the Ripper's dog Snuff, follows competing sorcerers across the 31 days of October as they prepare for a ritual that will either open or close the gates between worlds. Funny, dark, and inventive. For older teens and adults.
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