A young man orphaned by his mother's death confronts unspeakable violence, generational trauma, and his own inner darkness while navigating orphanages, Harlem, and adulthood.
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A young man orphaned by his mother's death confronts unspeakable violence, generational trauma, and his own inner darkness while navigating orphanages, Harlem, and adulthood.
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From the bestselling author of "Push," a story of survival and awakening--and one young man's remarkable strength "The Kid" brings us deep into the interior life of Abdul Jones, son of Sapphire's unforgettable heroine, Precious. Left alone by his mother's death to navigate in a world where love and hate sometimes hideously masquerade, forced to confront unspeakable violence, his history, and the dark corners of his own heart, Abdul claws his way toward adulthood. In a generational story that mov...
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Romance & sex
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Hungers of the flesh central; sexual themes and trauma drive protagonist's arc
Violence & gore
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Unspeakable violence and trauma are frequent and defining
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Troubled Catholic orphanage setting
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements present
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Generational trauma and social survival themes
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Childhood trauma, violence, and systemic suffering are pervasive
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