Content & Trigger Warnings for A Scanner Darkly (1977)
7 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, A Scanner Darkly (1977) contains 7 content warnings : Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Body horror, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Overdose scenes, Gore / graphic violence.
The most severe warnings are for Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 5/5), Overdose scenes (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | Despair and hopelessness from addiction |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 4/5 | Depicted | Government surveillance and identity manipulation |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug-induced hallucinations and physical deterioration |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Alcohol abuse alongside drug use |
| Drug use (depicted) | 5/5 | Depicted | Pervasive drug use is the central theme of the novel |
| Overdose scenes | 4/5 | Depicted | Drug overdose and deterioration depicted |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Disturbing imagery related to drug-induced paranoia |
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