Content & Trigger Warnings for In the Dream House (2019)
7 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, In the Dream House (2019) contains 7 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Stalking / harassment, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (severity 5/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 5/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Discussion of queer identity and societal attitudes |
| Stalking / harassment | 3/5 | Depicted | Stalking behavior by abusive partner |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | The author processes grief over the loss of the relationship and the trauma endured. |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 2/5 | Depicted | Author describes despair and dark thoughts during abuse |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 5/5 | Depicted | Extensive emotional manipulation and gaslighting by partner |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 5/5 | Depicted | Central narrative of abuse in a same-sex relationship |
| Sexual assault / rape | 4/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence within an abusive relationship |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
The author processes grief over the loss of the relationship and the trauma endured.
Other
Extensive emotional manipulation and gaslighting by partner
Violence & Physical Harm
Central narrative of abuse in a same-sex relationship