Content & Trigger Warnings for Oathbringer (2017)
10 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Oathbringer (2017) contains 10 content warnings : Death of a parent, Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Natural disasters, War / combat, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gore / graphic violence, Gun violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Suicide (discussed or ideation) (severity 4/5), War / combat (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Referenced | Parental relationships and loss referenced |
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 4/5 | Depicted | Kaladin's severe depression and suicidal thoughts are central |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Dalinar's memories manipulated; political deception throughout |
| Natural disasters | 3/5 | Depicted | Massive storm events (Everstorm) with devastating impact |
| War / combat | 4/5 | Depicted | Large-scale battles and siege warfare throughout |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Dalinar's past alcoholism is a major character arc |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | Dalinar's past violence toward his wife revealed |
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Battle injuries and deaths described in detail |
| Gun violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Shardblade and weapon combat throughout |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | A character attempts suicide; others contemplate it |
Mental Health & Emotional
Kaladin's severe depression and suicidal thoughts are central
Other
Dalinar's memories manipulated; political deception throughout
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
Dalinar's past violence toward his wife revealed
