Content & Trigger Warnings for Big Little Lies (2014)
8 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Big Little Lies (2014) contains 8 content warnings : Stalking / harassment, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Infidelity, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (severity 4/5), Infidelity (severity 4/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Stalking / harassment | 2/5 | Depicted | Stalking behavior depicted |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | Characters deal with grief related to loss and the aftermath of violence |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 4/5 | Depicted | Psychological manipulation and lies throughout |
| Infidelity | 4/5 | Depicted | Affairs and infidelity are central themes |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Social drinking and alcohol use |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 4/5 | Depicted | Domestic violence is a central plot element |
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Graphic violence including murder |
| Sexual assault / rape | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual assault depicted as part of abuse |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
3/5Depicted
Characters deal with grief related to loss and the aftermath of violence