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Violence
Some
Violence including assault and the threat of violence; not gratuitous but significant
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Depictions of intimate relationships; moderate content
Substance Use
Barely any
Brief substance use in the context of isolation
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Grief, loss, isolation-induced despair, and profound questions about meaning and survival
What this book is about
In a near-future Northern California, civilization gradually collapses around teenage sisters Nell and Eva. Isolated in their forest home with dwindling supplies and no contact with the outside world, they must confront grief, survival, and the meaning of their lives. Hegland's quiet, devastating novel is as much a meditation on sisterhood and purpose as it is a survival story.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Sexual assault (depicted)
Grief and loss themes
Isolation and despair
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