Content & Trigger Warnings for Between the World and Me (2015)
2 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Between the World and Me (2015) contains 2 content warnings : Grief / bereavement (major focus), Police brutality.
The most severe warnings are for Grief / bereavement (major focus) (severity 4/5), Police brutality (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 4/5 | Depicted | Deep grief over the death of Prince Jones and the ongoing loss of Black lives permeates the book |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Police brutality | 4/5 | Depicted | Coates extensively discusses police violence against Black bodies, including the killing of his friend Prince Jones by police |
Mental Health & Emotional
4/5Depicted
Deep grief over the death of Prince Jones and the ongoing loss of Black lives permeates the book
Violence & Physical Harm
4/5Depicted
Coates extensively discusses police violence against Black bodies, including the killing of his friend Prince Jones by police
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