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Violence
Some
Moderate; the violence implicit in religious extremism, and some confrontational moments
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
Moderate; rural Wisconsin lifestyle involves hunting and drinking
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Significant; the psychological dimensions of cult-adjacent faith communities and the fear of watching someone you love be changed by them
What this book is about
Nickolas Butler's novel follows Lyle, a grandfather who watches his daughter fall under the influence of a charismatic faith healer and his small church — and who fears for his grandson's safety as the community's beliefs grow more extreme. Butler's literary fiction engages seriously with faith, skepticism, and the human need for meaning while building to a genuinely tense confrontation.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Religious cult themes
Child in potential danger
Faith and extremism
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