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Violence
Some
WWI violence; death in the trenches
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual content including implied sexual abuse of a child
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of idealism, disillusionment, and artistic life destroyed by war
What this book is about
Byatt's 2009 epic follows the Wellwood family from 1895 through WWI, exploring Bohemian life, fairy tales, arts and crafts, and the devastating impact of the war. Contains sexual content including the abuse of children, WWI violence. For mature adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Implied child sexual abuse
WWI violence
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