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Violence
Some
Racial violence; police brutality
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit bisexual relationships; sexual scenes
Substance Use
Some
Heavy drinking; drug use in some scenes
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of race, sexuality, art, and the personal cost of public success
What this book is about
Baldwin's 1968 novel follows Leo Proudhammer, a famous Black actor recovering from a heart attack, as he reflects on his childhood poverty in Harlem, his bisexual relationships, and his growing commitment to Black liberation. Features explicit sexual content and racial violence. For adults.
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Explicit sexual content
Racial violence
Strong language
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