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Violence
Some
Crucifixion; Roman violence; martyrdoms
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Pagan sexual content; Roman decadence
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of faith confronting imperial power, and the cost of conviction
What this book is about
Burgess's 1985 novel retells the story of the early church from Pentecost to the death of St. Paul, from the perspective of a fictional Greek narrator. Features period violence (crucifixions, martyrdoms, Roman battles), some sexual content, and Burgess's characteristically rich language. For adults.
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Violence and martyrdoms
Sexual content
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