Content & Trigger Warnings for The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down (1997)
4 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down (1997) contains 4 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a child, Terminal illness, Needles / medical procedures.
The most severe warnings are for Death of a child (severity 4/5), Terminal illness (severity 4/5), Needles / medical procedures (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Systemic racism and cultural misunderstanding toward Hmong refugees |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a child | 4/5 | Depicted | Child's chronic illness and eventual death are central to the narrative |
| Terminal illness | 4/5 | Depicted | Child suffers from severe epilepsy with devastating consequences |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Needles / medical procedures | 4/5 | Depicted | Extensive depictions of medical procedures and hospital settings |
Identity & Discrimination
3/5Depicted
Systemic racism and cultural misunderstanding toward Hmong refugees
Mental Health & Emotional
Phobias & Sensory
4/5Depicted
Extensive depictions of medical procedures and hospital settings