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Violence
Some
Violence across all four novellas including a school bombing sequence and horror elements
Language
Barely any
Mild language consistent with Stephen King
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Dark themes across all four stories ranging from existential to thriller to supernatural horror
What this book is about
Stephen King's 2020 novella collection includes The Life of Chuck (fantastical), If It Bleeds (Holly Gibney thriller), Rat (horror), and Mr. Harrigan's Phone. Violence and dark content throughout. Adult King readers.
Notes for sensitive readers
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School bombing
Supernatural horror
Dark themes
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