Content & Trigger Warnings for Borrowed Time (1988)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Borrowed Time (1988) contains 5 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Death of a parent, Terminal illness, Needles / medical procedures.
The most severe warnings are for Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) (severity 4/5), Terminal illness (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Anti-gay violence and discrimination during AIDS epidemic |
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Homophobia and stigma during AIDS crisis |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Referenced | Loss of loved ones to AIDS described |
| Terminal illness | 5/5 | Depicted | AIDS epidemic and partners dying from the disease |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 3/5 | Depicted | Medical procedures and hospital scenes throughout |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Phobias & Sensory
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