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Violence
Some
Murder by drowning; suicide
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Some
Adulterous affair; sensuality
Substance Use
Some
Drinking
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Obsessive guilt; psychological destruction; the body's animal nature overwhelming reason
What this book is about
Zola's 1867 novel follows Thérèse, trapped in a passionless marriage, who begins an affair with her husband's friend Laurent. Together they drown the husband and marry, but guilt and mutual loathing destroy them. Features a murder, adultery, and psychological torment culminating in double suicide. For adults.
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Murder
Adultery
Double suicide
Psychological horror
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