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Violence
A lot
Active shooter violence; injuries and deaths depicted
Language
Some
Moderate language
Sexual Content
Some
Reproductive health procedures discussed frankly
Substance Use
Barely any
No significant substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Intense psychological and moral weight; grappling with life, choice, trauma, and what it means to save or end a life
What this book is about
Told in reverse chronology across a single day, Picoult's novel follows the hostage situation at a reproductive health clinic, weaving together multiple perspectives—patients, staff, a father searching for his daughter, and the shooter himself—on one of America's most divisive issues.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Active shooter violence with casualties
Detailed portrayal of abortion and reproductive healthcare
Death and significant emotional trauma throughout
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