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Violence
Barely any
Symbolic violence; threatening atmosphere
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual menace; an attempted assault and threatening sexual dynamics
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Psychological menace and control; dark fairy tale dread; a young girl trapped
What this book is about
Carter's 1967 Gothic novel follows teenage Melanie, orphaned and sent to live with Uncle Philip in his toy shop. Dark fairy tale atmosphere with sexual menace and symbolic violence. Uncle Philip exerts a disturbing controlling power. For mature readers.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual menace and attempted assault
Psychological threat from controlling uncle
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