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Violence
Some
Zombie violence; killing of undead throughout
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Post-apocalyptic psychological numbing; the zombie as metaphor
What this book is about
Whitehead's 2011 literary zombie novel follows a 'sweeper' clearing Manhattan of stragglers after a pandemic creates the undead. Features zombie violence throughout. For mature teens and adults.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Zombie violence throughout
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