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Violence
Very heavy
Extremely graphic violence; serial murders depicted in disturbing detail across multiple time periods
Language
A lot
Strong language throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult references
Substance Use
Barely any
Brief references
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Profoundly disturbing psychological content around predatory violence, the experience of female victims, and the terror of being hunted
What this book is about
Lauren Beukes's serial killer thriller features extremely graphic violence across multiple time periods. The victims's experiences are depicted with harrowing detail. Strong language throughout. Adults only.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extreme serial killer violence
Graphic murder scenes
Female victimization
Strong language
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