Content & Trigger Warnings for Petals on the Wind (1980)
7 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, Petals on the Wind (1980) contains 7 content warnings : Death of a child, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Confined spaces (claustrophobia), Drug use (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Death of a child (severity 4/5), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (severity 4/5), Confined spaces (claustrophobia) (severity 4/5), Child abuse / harm to children (severity 5/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 4/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 4/5 | Depicted | A child's death occurs as a result of the ongoing abuse. |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 4/5 | Depicted | The mother and grandmother systematically manipulate and deceive the children. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Confined spaces (claustrophobia) | 4/5 | Depicted | Children are confined to a locked room and attic for years. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Poisoning via tainted food is a recurring threat. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 5/5 | Depicted | Children suffer physical, emotional, and sexual abuse from adults. |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 4/5 | Depicted | Physical and emotional abuse within the household is pervasive. |
| Sexual assault / rape | 5/5 | Depicted | Rape and sexual abuse are recurring and graphic throughout the novel. |
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
The mother and grandmother systematically manipulate and deceive the children.
Phobias & Sensory
Children are confined to a locked room and attic for years.
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
Children suffer physical, emotional, and sexual abuse from adults.
Physical and emotional abuse within the household is pervasive.
Rape and sexual abuse are recurring and graphic throughout the novel.
