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Violence
Some
WWII violence including the Holocaust's presence as shadow over the narrative; some comic-book violence
Language
Some
Some strong language
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic and sexual content including a gay relationship; non-explicit
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking in the period setting
Emotional Intensity
Some
Explores trauma, escape, identity, and the relationship between art and survival
What this book is about
Sam Clay and Joe Kavalier create a superhero called The Escapist in 1930s New York — while Joe's family is trapped in Nazi-occupied Prague. The Pulitzer Prize winner weaves together Jewish immigrant experience, the birth of the comic book industry, WWII, homosexuality, grief, and the art of escape into a rich, deeply satisfying novel.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Holocaust and WWII violence as backdrop
Gay relationship and its social costs in the era
Themes of survivor guilt and loss
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