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Violence
Barely any
Mild
Language
Barely any
Mild
Sexual Content
None
None
Substance Use
Barely any
Mild
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong
What this book is about
A woman on the brink of death discovers a library between life and death where she can try out every life she might have lived, in a warm, life-affirming novel about regret and possibility.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Suicide attempt as the inciting event
Depression and suicidal ideation throughout
May be triggering for readers who have experienced similar thoughts
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