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Content & Trigger Warnings for Heavy (2018)

8 content warnings identified for this book.

Quick Summary

Yes, Heavy (2018) contains 8 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a parent, Eating disorders, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.

The most severe warning is for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 4/5).

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Identity & Discrimination

3/5Depicted

Homophobia and queer identity struggles in the South

4/5Depicted

Extensive exploration of anti-Black racism in America

Mental Health & Emotional

2/5Referenced

Complicated parental relationships and loss themes

3/5Depicted

Author's struggles with body image and overeating

Substance Use

2/5Depicted

Alcohol use in family and community described

Violence & Physical Harm

3/5Depicted

Physical abuse experienced during childhood

3/5Depicted

Domestic abuse and family violence described

3/5Depicted

Author recounts being sexually assaulted