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Violence
A lot
Multiple deaths; some graphic violence including deliberate murder; the concept of an invisible weapon that kills is disturbing throughout
Language
A lot
Strong and frequent profanity; Palahniuk's voice is gritty and transgressive throughout
Sexual Content
Some
Some explicit adult content; sexuality is treated satirically and without romance
Substance Use
Some
Moderate substance use; characters drink and use drugs in context
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Sustained psychological unease around the weaponization of culture; the horror that anyone could be killed by a poem recited in their presence
What this book is about
A reporter investigating sudden infant death syndrome discovers a common thread: all the families read the same poem from the same children's book before their children died. Chuck Palahniuk's satirical horror novel follows the journalist and a real estate agent as they race to destroy every copy of the culling song before someone else uses it. Characteristically dark, violent, and darkly funny.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Graphic violence and dark satirical content throughout
Palahniuk's trademark transgressive style—not for sensitive readers
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