Content & Trigger Warnings for Insomnia (1994)
10 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Insomnia (1994) contains 10 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a child, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Terminal illness, Abortion (depicted or discussed), Needles / medical procedures, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Racist characters and racial tensions depicted in small-town setting |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 3/5 | Depicted | Children are in mortal danger throughout |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist grieves the death of his wife, which triggers his insomnia. |
| Terminal illness | 2/5 | Depicted | Health struggles and aging themes throughout |
| Other | |||
| Abortion (depicted or discussed) | 3/5 | Depicted | Abortion clinic protests and the debate around abortion rights are a significant plot element. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 2/5 | Depicted | Medical and hospital scenes throughout |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters struggle with alcohol abuse |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | Child endangerment and harm depicted |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | Abusive domestic situations depicted among characters |
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Violent deaths and King's characteristic graphic descriptions |
Identity & Discrimination
Racist characters and racial tensions depicted in small-town setting
Mental Health & Emotional
The protagonist grieves the death of his wife, which triggers his insomnia.
Other
Abortion clinic protests and the debate around abortion rights are a significant plot element.
Phobias & Sensory
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
Abusive domestic situations depicted among characters
