Content & Trigger Warnings for A Monster Calls (2011)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, A Monster Calls (2011) contains 5 content warnings : Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Terminal illness, Gore / graphic violence.
The most severe warnings are for Death of a parent (severity 5/5), Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 5/5), Terminal illness (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 5/5 | Depicted | Boy coping with his mother's impending death |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 5/5 | Depicted | A boy coping with his mother's terminal illness and impending death is the central theme |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 2/5 | Referenced | Dark thoughts about wanting suffering to end |
| Terminal illness | 5/5 | Depicted | Mother's terminal cancer is the central theme |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Monster's tales include destruction and violence |
Mental Health & Emotional
5/5Depicted
A boy coping with his mother's terminal illness and impending death is the central theme
Violence & Physical Harm
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