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Violence
A lot
Includes a fatal fall from height and other deaths that mount as the plot's dark turn accelerates
Language
Barely any
Minimal strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Infidelity is part of the plot; not sexually explicit
Substance Use
Some
Alcoholism is among the trigger warnings noted by readers
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Depression, shame, and secrets simmering beneath domestic normalcy build to a 'wild climax,' per reviewers; described as a 'creepy domestic thriller
What this book is about
Gabriel and Iris's comfortable married life is disrupted when a friend's visit stretches on far longer than expected, unearthing buried secrets, shame, and simmering homicidal impulses beneath the surface of their seemingly ordinary lives. The novel builds toward an unexpected and rising body count.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Unexpected rising body count/homicide
Depression and abortion referenced among content warnings
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