Content & Trigger Warnings for The Ballad of Black Tom (2016)
4 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Ballad of Black Tom (2016) contains 4 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Body horror, Gore / graphic violence.
The most severe warning is for Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Racial violence and hate in 1920s Harlem |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | 1920s racism against Black protagonist |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Body horror | 3/5 | Depicted | Cosmic horror transformations |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Lovecraftian horror violence |
Identity & Discrimination
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
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