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Violence
Very heavy
Extremely graphic murder scenes including torture device; highly detailed
Language
Some
Some profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual content is present but secondary to the investigation
Substance Use
A lot
Hole's alcoholism and substance abuse are central to his character
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Dark psychological themes including self-destruction and obsessive pursuit
What this book is about
The eighth Harry Hole novel is among the most graphic in the series, featuring an inventive and brutal murder device. Crime scene descriptions are explicit and disturbing. Hole's alcoholism and self-destruction are unflinchingly portrayed. For mature readers only.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extreme graphic violence and murder method
Detailed torture depictions
Substance abuse central to protagonist
Dark psychological themes
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