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Violence
Barely any
Minimal violence
Language
Some
Some colorful language befitting the theatrical milieu
Sexual Content
A lot
Bawdy humor, sexual themes, illegitimacy, and frank discussion of adult relationships throughout
Substance Use
Some
Alcohol and party culture in theatrical settings
Emotional Intensity
Some
Explores family dysfunction and the psychological weight of illegitimacy with dark comedy
What this book is about
Twin chorus girls Nora and Dora Chance look back on a century of showbiz life, Shakespeare, and scandalous family secrets in Angela Carter's exuberantly irreverent final novel—a comedy of errors played out across generations of theatrical Chances.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Sexual themes and bawdy humor throughout
Unconventional family structures and illegitimacy
Adult content not suitable for younger readers
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