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Violence
Some
Child abuse
Language
Barely any
Mild
Sexual Content
A lot
Incest themes
Substance Use
Barely any
Minimal
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Extreme psychological abuse
What this book is about
After their father's death, the Dollanganger children are hidden in their grandmother's attic while their mother attempts to reclaim her inheritance. What follows is years of abuse, manipulation, starvation, and developing incestuous feelings between the eldest siblings — a Gothic horror classic that has disturbed readers for decades.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Incest themes between siblings
Severe child abuse and neglect
Extreme psychological manipulation
Religious manipulation used as abuse
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