Content & Trigger Warnings for The Sympathizer (2015)
6 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Sympathizer (2015) contains 6 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), War / combat, Alcohol abuse (depicted), Gore / graphic violence, Sexual assault / rape, Torture.
The most severe warnings are for War / combat (severity 5/5), Gore / graphic violence (severity 4/5), Torture (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | Racial prejudice in wartime context |
| Other | |||
| War / combat | 5/5 | Depicted | Vietnam War depicted extensively |
| Substance Use | |||
| Alcohol abuse (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Drinking depicted |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 4/5 | Depicted | Graphic wartime violence |
| Sexual assault / rape | 3/5 | Depicted | Sexual violence during wartime |
| Torture | 4/5 | Depicted | Torture and interrogation scenes |
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Substance Use
Violence & Physical Harm
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