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Violence
A lot
Violence in the corporate dystopia and during the pandemic's aftermath; some graphic moments
Language
Some
Moderate adult language throughout
Sexual Content
Some
Adult sexual relationships; some explicit content; the sex trade is part of the dystopian setting
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The sustained weight of living in a dying world; the psychological adaptation to a society already in collapse
What this book is about
The second MaddAddam novel follows Toby and Ren—members of the eco-religious cult God's Gardeners—as they survive the pandemic that ended civilization. Margaret Atwood's companion/parallel novel to Oryx and Crake illuminates the same catastrophe from different angles, with the same blend of dark satire, ecological horror, and human warmth.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual exploitation as part of the dystopian setting
Violence in the corporate dystopia
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