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Violence
None
No significant violence
Language
Barely any
Some crude language
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual relationship central to the plot
Substance Use
Barely any
Alcohol and social drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of identity, race, belonging, and the conflict between worlds
What this book is about
Morrison's 1981 novel is set on a fictional Caribbean island and explores race, class, and identity through the volatile relationship between Jadine and Son. Features sexual content and Morrison's characteristic psychological intensity. For adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual content
Racial and cultural themes requiring mature engagement
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