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Violence
Some
Brief depictions of violence; some physical conflict
Language
Some
Moderate language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No significant sexual content
Substance Use
Some
Brief depictions of substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Profound themes of grief, loss, and the long aftermath of family trauma
What this book is about
The five Dunbar boys—each scarred by loss—converge on the youngest, Clay, who is building a bridge out in the wilderness to reckon with a fractured family history. Markus Zusak's luminous follow-up to The Book Thief is tender, devastating, and gorgeously written.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Themes of grief, loss, and family trauma
Emotionally intense throughout
Death of a parent
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