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Violence
Some
Historical violence across four centuries including the Civil War, various disasters, and September 11
Language
Barely any
Mild language in Rutherfurd's historical saga register
Sexual Content
Some
Adult content across many characters and time periods
Substance Use
Barely any
Some period-appropriate drinking across the centuries
Emotional Intensity
Some
The historical weight of New York's most defining moments — and the human cost of the city's ambition — gives the saga its emotional breadth
What this book is about
Edward Rutherfurd's historical epic follows multiple families from the Dutch colonial period through the aftermath of September 11, tracing New York's growth across four centuries. Rutherfurd writes accessible historical saga fiction with his characteristic sweep; the period violence and adult content are present across multiple storylines. For adult readers of expansive historical fiction.
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