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Violence
Barely any
No significant violence; a character is dying of illness
Language
Barely any
Mild profanity
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Death and dying; an elderly person's loneliness and anger; grief for Mr
What this book is about
The sequel to The Pigman. John and Lorraine discover a strange old man — a hermit — living in the Pigman's empty house. He's dying and angry and doesn't want their company. In trying to befriend and help him, they encounter questions about loneliness, death, and what it means to be responsible for someone who doesn't want your responsibility.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
A character is dying
Grief for characters from the first book
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