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Violence
Some
Some violence; the truth about the kidnapping and its circumstances
Language
Some
Some profanity throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
Some sexual content in the adult fiction register
Substance Use
Some
Significant alcohol use — alcoholism is a character element
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Strong psychological content: the unraveling of a life built on deception, a daughter's impossible moral position, and the question of who is really the victim
What this book is about
Delia Hopkins has always had a devoted father and a happy life — until her father is arrested for kidnapping her decades ago, and she discovers her entire childhood was a lie. Jodi Picoult's multiple-perspective novel examines memory, identity, and the nature of family through both a legal thriller and an intimate family drama, with the complexity of moral responsibility that characterizes her best work.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Kidnapping of a child as the central revelation
Alcoholism as a character element
Complex moral questions about parenthood and identity
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