Content & Trigger Warnings for Outlander (1991)
8 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Outlander (1991) contains 8 content warnings : Miscarriage / pregnancy loss / stillbirth, War / combat, Needles / medical procedures, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Gun violence, Sexual assault / rape, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for War / combat (severity 4/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 4/5), Torture (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Miscarriage / pregnancy loss / stillbirth | 3/5 | Depicted | Miscarriage occurs as a traumatic plot point. |
| Other | |||
| War / combat | 4/5 | Depicted | The Jacobite rising and its battles are central to the plot. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 2/5 | Depicted | Historical medical procedures are performed with period-accurate lack of anesthesia. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Heavy drinking is common throughout the historical setting. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 3/5 | Depicted | Spousal physical discipline reflective of the historical period is depicted. |
| Gun violence | 2/5 | Depicted | Musket fire and gunshot wounds occur in battle scenes. |
| Sexual assault / rape | 4/5 | Depicted | Sexual assault and attempted rape are depicted in graphic scenes. |
| Torture | 4/5 | Depicted | Extended torture and imprisonment scenes are depicted in detail. |
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
Phobias & Sensory
2/5Depicted
Historical medical procedures are performed with period-accurate lack of anesthesia.
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
3/5Depicted
Spousal physical discipline reflective of the historical period is depicted.
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