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Violence
A lot
Battle violence; murders and violence against deserters; the brutal realities of the war-torn South
Language
Some
Some strong period language
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit sexual content in scenes between Inman and Ada; adult romance throughout
Substance Use
Barely any
Alcohol and laudanum used
Emotional Intensity
Some
The weight of war, loss, and the desire for peace are psychologically central
What this book is about
Inman, a Confederate soldier wounded at Petersburg, deserts and makes his way home across war-ravaged North Carolina to the woman he loves, Ada Monroe. The novel alternates between Inman's picaresque, violent journey and Ada's survival on her isolated farm. Frazier's prose is rich and lyrical, his depiction of the Civil War South unflinching.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Explicit sexual content
Graphic Civil War violence and death
Violence against deserters and civilians
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