Content & Trigger Warnings for Normal People (2018)
10 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Normal People (2018) contains 10 content warnings : Stalking / harassment, Death of a parent, Grief / bereavement (major focus), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warning is for Explicit sexual content / nudity (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Stalking / harassment | 2/5 | Depicted | Unwanted attention and intimidation depicted |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Referenced | Loss and family dysfunction referenced |
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | Connell deals with significant grief after the suicide of a close friend |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | Character experiences depression and suicidal thoughts |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Emotional manipulation in relationships |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 4/5 | Depicted | Detailed sexual encounters between main characters |
| Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations | 3/5 | Depicted | Power imbalances in sexual and romantic relationships |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking depicted, especially by Connell |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | Emotionally abusive relationship dynamics explored |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Self-harm behavior depicted |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Connell deals with significant grief after the suicide of a close friend
Other
Sexual Content
Power imbalances in sexual and romantic relationships
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
Emotionally abusive relationship dynamics explored
