Content & Trigger Warnings for House of Leaves (1998)
7 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, House of Leaves (1998) contains 7 content warnings : Suicide (discussed or ideation), Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence.
The most severe warning is for Confined spaces (claustrophobia) (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 2/5 | Depicted | Mental health deterioration and dark thoughts |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 5/5 | Depicted | Claustrophobic exploration of ever-shifting, narrowing hallways is central |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Alcohol abuse in the frame narrative |
| Drug use (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Drug use in the frame narrative |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | Child abuse and neglect in the Johnny Truant narrative |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | Abusive relationship dynamics in the narrative layers |
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Violence and death during exploration |
Mental Health & Emotional
Phobias & Sensory
5/5Depicted
Claustrophobic exploration of ever-shifting, narrowing hallways is central
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
3/5Depicted
Abusive relationship dynamics in the narrative layers