Content & Trigger Warnings for The Alienist (1994)
8 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Alienist (1994) contains 8 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a child, Body horror, Needles / medical procedures, Child abuse / harm to children, Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Death of a child (severity 5/5), Body horror (severity 4/5), Child abuse / harm to children (severity 5/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 5/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 4/5), Torture (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | 1890s New York racial and class prejudice |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 5/5 | Depicted | Child murders are the central case |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 4/5 | Depicted | Mutilated bodies described in forensic detail |
| Needles / medical procedures | 3/5 | Depicted | Medical and psychiatric procedures depicted |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 5/5 | Depicted | Serial killer targets and murders children |
| Gore / graphic violence | 5/5 | Depicted | Graphic serial killer murders described in detail |
| Sexual assault / rape | 4/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence against victims |
| Torture | 4/5 | Depicted | Torture and mutilation of victims |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
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