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Violence
None
No physical violence
Language
A lot
Extreme profanity throughout
Sexual Content
Some
Teen pregnancy from sexual assault; the assault is discussed explicitly
Substance Use
Some
Heavy pub drinking
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of family solidarity, shame, and working-class Dublin dignity
What this book is about
Doyle's 1990 second Barrytown novel follows the Rabbitte family when 20-year-old Sharon becomes pregnant (by a neighbor's husband who assaulted her). Features pervasive profanity, the sexual assault backstory, and Doyle's sharp Dublin comedy. For adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Extreme profanity
Sexual assault backstory
Heavy drinking
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