Content & Trigger Warnings for The Lies of Locke Lamora (2001)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Lies of Locke Lamora (2001) contains 6 content warnings : Death of a parent, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Drowning / underwater scenes, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Child abuse / harm to children, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for Gaslighting / emotional manipulation (severity 4/5), Torture (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 3/5 | Depicted | The protagonist's traumatic childhood loss of parental figures is significant to the story. |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 4/5 | Depicted | Elaborate cons and psychological manipulation are central to the protagonist's character. |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Drowning / underwater scenes | 3/5 | Depicted | A harrowing drowning sequence is a significant scene in the novel. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Characters drink regularly in tavern and social settings. |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Child abuse / harm to children | 3/5 | Depicted | Children are exploited and subjected to harsh treatment in the criminal underworld. |
| Torture | 4/5 | Depicted | Characters endure extended torture scenes described in vivid detail. |
Mental Health & Emotional
The protagonist's traumatic childhood loss of parental figures is significant to the story.
Other
Elaborate cons and psychological manipulation are central to the protagonist's character.
Phobias & Sensory
A harrowing drowning sequence is a significant scene in the novel.
Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
Children are exploited and subjected to harsh treatment in the criminal underworld.
