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Violence
Barely any
ALS progression depicted in physical detail; loss of function and ultimate death
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Devastating themes of regret, the body's betrayal, and the reconciliation available even at the end
What this book is about
Lisa Genova's novel about ALS is devastating and beautiful. The physical progression of ALS is depicted in medical detail. Adult readers who appreciate literary illness narratives.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
ALS progression
End-of-life themes
Reconciliation
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