Content & Trigger Warnings for The Rainmaker (1995)
4 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Rainmaker (1995) contains 4 content warnings : Death of a child, Terminal illness, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Drug use (depicted).
The most severe warning is for Terminal illness (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 3/5 | Referenced | The death of a young person from illness is a key emotional element. |
| Terminal illness | 5/5 | Depicted | A central character is dying of leukemia, and his illness and suffering drive the entire plot. |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 3/5 | Depicted | Insurance company executives engage in systematic deception to deny coverage to dying patients. |
| Substance Use | |||
| Drug use (depicted) | 1/5 | Referenced | References to pharmaceutical and insurance industry corruption. |
Mental Health & Emotional
5/5Depicted
A central character is dying of leukemia, and his illness and suffering drive the entire plot.
Other
3/5Depicted
Insurance company executives engage in systematic deception to deny coverage to dying patients.
Substance Use
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