Content & Trigger Warnings for The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2001)
10 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2001) contains 10 content warnings : Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Kidnapping / abduction, Sex trafficking, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Drug use (depicted), Overdose scenes, Child abuse / harm to children, Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse, Sexual assault / rape.
The most severe warnings are for Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (severity 4/5), Sex trafficking (severity 4/5), Alcohol abuse (depicted) (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 4/5), Child abuse / harm to children (severity 5/5), Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse (severity 5/5), Sexual assault / rape (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 3/5 | Depicted | Suicidal ideation from extreme childhood trauma |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 4/5 | Depicted | Severe emotional manipulation of vulnerable children |
| Kidnapping / abduction | 3/5 | Depicted | Children taken and moved by unstable parent |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Sex trafficking | 4/5 | Depicted | Child sexual exploitation and prostitution |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Severe alcohol abuse by caregiver |
| Drug use (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Heavy drug use by parent in presence of children |
| Overdose scenes | 3/5 | Depicted | Drug overdose scenes depicted |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 5/5 | Depicted | Extreme physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of children |
| Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse | 5/5 | Depicted | Extreme domestic violence and partner abuse |
| Sexual assault / rape | 5/5 | Depicted | Graphic sexual assault including of minors |
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
Severe emotional manipulation of vulnerable children





