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Violence
A lot
Massacre depicted; WWII violence; various historical atrocities
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit gay sexual content throughout
Substance Use
Some
Heavy drinking; some drug use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Themes of evil, religion, literary fame, and the crimes of the century
What this book is about
Burgess's 1980 epic is narrated by Kenneth Toomey, a successful but hollow writer, spanning the entire 20th century from colonial Africa to cult massacres. Features explicit gay sexual content, WWII violence, religious themes, and a Jonestown-like massacre. Adults only.
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Explicit gay sexual content
Massacre depicting cult violence
WWII violence
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