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Violence
A lot
Graphic murders of women; brutal violence
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Prostitution; sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The terror of being hunted and the solidarity of women in danger
What this book is about
Barker's 1984 novel is narrated by the women he hunts — prostitutes in a Northern English city — rather than the killer or the police. Inspired by the Yorkshire Ripper murders. Features graphic violence against women and strong language. For mature adults.
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Graphic violence against women
Murder
Strong language
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