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Violence
Some
Violence of Nazi content and the thriller's confrontations
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The psychological horror of eugenics, cloning, and the persistence of evil
What this book is about
Nazi hunter Yakov Liebermann learns that Dr. Josef Mengele — alive in South America — has orchestrated a plan involving 94 identical boys born around the world. The implications of what he discovers are among the most chilling plot reveals in thriller fiction. Levin's 1976 novel remains freshly disturbing.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Nazi content and Mengele
Genetic engineering horror
Deeply disturbing premise
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