Content & Trigger Warnings for The Line of Beauty (2004)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Line of Beauty (2004) contains 6 content warnings : Homophobia / transphobia (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Grief / bereavement (major focus), Terminal illness, Explicit sexual content / nudity, Drug use (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) (severity 4/5), Terminal illness (severity 4/5), Explicit sexual content / nudity (severity 4/5), Drug use (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Homophobia in 1980s Thatcher-era Britain |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Racial dynamics in upper-class British society |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Grief / bereavement (major focus) | 3/5 | Depicted | Loss from AIDS epidemic |
| Terminal illness | 4/5 | Depicted | AIDS epidemic and HIV diagnosis |
| Sexual Content | |||
| Explicit sexual content / nudity | 4/5 | Depicted | Explicit gay sexual content |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Cocaine use is a significant element |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
Sexual Content
Substance Use
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