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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Non-graphic but central discussion of a nude photo sent without consent
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of privilege, consent, parental responsibility, and the courage to act against your own class interest
What this book is about
Giffin's 2018 novel follows two families — wealthy Nina Browning and working-class Tom Volpe — whose lives collide when Nina's privileged teenage son sends a compromising photo of Tom's daughter. A nuanced look at privilege, consent, and doing the right thing. For adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Non-consensual image sharing (discussed, not depicted)
Teen sexual content themes
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