Content & Trigger Warnings for A Visit from the Goon Squad (2010)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, A Visit from the Goon Squad (2010) contains 6 content warnings : Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Sexual assault / rape.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 2/5 | Depicted | Depression and existential despair in characters |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 2/5 | Depicted | Manipulation in music industry power dynamics |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 2/5 | Depicted | Sexual content in several storylines |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Alcohol use in social settings throughout |
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug use including psychedelics at parties |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Sexual assault / rape | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual assault depicted in one character's storyline |
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