Contemporary Fiction
In the wake of loss, two brothers unravel desire and despair, forging unexpected bonds that test the limits of the heart.
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In the wake of loss, two brothers unravel desire and despair, forging unexpected bonds that test the limits of the heart.
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Aside from the fact that they are brothers, Peter and Ivan Koubek seem to have little in common.
Peter is a Dublin lawyer in his thirties—successful, competent, and apparently unassailable. But in the wake of their father’s death, he’s medicating himself to sleep and struggling to manage his relationships with two very different women—his enduring first love, Sylvia, and Naomi, a college student for whom life is one long joke.
Ivan is a twenty-two-year-old competitive chess player. He has ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Explicit on-page sexual scenes with detailed descriptions of intimacy between consenting adults; recurring and central to relationships.
Violence & gore
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Brief mentions of violence without graphic depictions or body horror.
Profanity
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Moderate frequency of profanity and strong language in dialogues and internal monologues.
Substance use
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Frequent depictions of alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, and addiction as cautionary elements tied to grief and mental health struggles.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
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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Brief references to Marxist ideas and social commentary in character reflections.
Self-harm / suicide
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Recurring suicidal ideation and thoughts depicted in characters coping with grief; no on-page attempts.
Abuse & suffering
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Central themes of emotional abuse, toxic relationships, gaslighting, chronic pain, mental illness, and grief; minor mentions of ableism, misogyny, and infidelity.
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