Literary Fiction
A tough cop faces Huntington's disease, while his family grapples with genetic risks and resilience.
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A tough cop faces Huntington's disease, while his family grapples with genetic risks and resilience.
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Patrol officer Joe O'Brien is third-generation Irish in Charlestown. A tough cop with a soft interior, a loving wife and four adult children, Joe is diagnosed with Huntington's disease. As Joe's symptoms worsen and he's eventually stripped of his badge and more, Joe struggles to maintain hope and a sense of purpose, while his daughter Katie and her siblings must find the courage to either live a life "at risk" or learn their fate.
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to intimacy; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor depictions of physical struggles due to illness; not graphic.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language; occasional profanity in dialogue.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to Irish Catholic background; not central.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or magical themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Self-harm / suicide
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Minor mentions of despair related to illness; no explicit acts.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate emotional suffering due to illness and family stress.
Other
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