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Violence
Some
Violence; gang violence; threat
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Teen romantic interest; no explicit content
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking; 1950s era
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of courage, class, and the corruption that hides in ordinary American life
What this book is about
Burke's 2016 Holland Family novel follows Aaron Holland Broussard, a teenager in postwar Houston, who defends a girl being harassed and draws the wrath of a sociopathic rival and organized crime. Coming-of-age with Burke's lush prose and dark atmosphere. Features violence and strong language. For older teens and adults.
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Violence
Strong language
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