Content & Trigger Warnings for The House of the Scorpion (2002)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The House of the Scorpion (2002) contains 5 content warnings : Death of a parent, Wrongful imprisonment, Drug use (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Slavery / forced labor.
The most severe warning is for Slavery / forced labor (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 2/5 | Depicted | Clone's complicated relationship with creator |
| Other | |||
| Wrongful imprisonment | 3/5 | Depicted | Protagonist imprisoned and confined |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 3/5 | Referenced | Drug empire is the setting |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | Clone child mistreated and imprisoned |
| Slavery / forced labor | 4/5 | Depicted | Forced labor and slavery in drug cartel |
Mental Health & Emotional
Other
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
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