Content & Trigger Warnings for Gerald's Game (1992)
10 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Gerald's Game (1992) contains 10 content warnings : Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Body horror, Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Incest, Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted), Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Body horror (severity 4/5), Confined spaces (claustrophobia) (severity 4/5), Incest (severity 4/5), Child abuse / harm to children (severity 4/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 4/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 4/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | Protagonist contemplates suicide while restrained |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Psychological torment and manipulation throughout |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 4/5 | Depicted | Disturbing body horror involving a menacing figure |
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 4/5 | Depicted | Protagonist is handcuffed to a bed in isolation |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Incest | 4/5 | Depicted | A central traumatic memory involves childhood sexual abuse by a family member |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 4/5 | Depicted | Childhood sexual abuse revealed in flashbacks |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 4/5 | Depicted | Spousal abuse and marital violence depicted |
| Gore / graphic violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Graphic self-mutilation scene to escape restraints |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Self-harm and suicidal thoughts during captivity |
| Sexual assault / rape | 5/5 | Depicted | Sexual assault is a central and graphic element of the plot |
