Commonwealth traces the fallout from an affair that shatters two marriages and blends families, following six children over five decades.
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Commonwealth traces the fallout from an affair that shatters two marriages and blends families, following six children over five decades.
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#1 New York Times Bestseller The acclaimed, bestselling author—winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Orange Prize—tells the enthralling story of how an unexpected romantic encounter irrevocably changes two families’ lives. One Sunday afternoon in Southern California, Bert Cousins shows up at Franny Keating’s christening party uninvited. Before evening falls, he has kissed Franny’s mother, Beverly—thus setting in motion the dissolution of their marriages and the joining of two families. Spanni...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief mentions of an affair and a kiss; no explicit on-page scenes.
Violence & gore
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One child's death implied due to family circumstances; no graphic violence or gore.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language in dialogue.
Substance use
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Recurring alcohol use at social events; addiction themes portrayed cautionarily affecting characters.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Brief depiction of a christening ritual.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Emotional neglect and suffering from divorce affecting children; themes of family dysfunction and loss.
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