Miles Halter seeks the 'Great Perhaps' at boarding school, meeting the enigmatic Alaska Young in a story of love and loss.
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Miles Halter seeks the 'Great Perhaps' at boarding school, meeting the enigmatic Alaska Young in a story of love and loss.
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Before. Miles “Pudge” Halter is done with his safe life at home. His whole life has been one big non-event, and his obsession with famous last words has only made him crave “the Great Perhaps” even more (Francois Rabelais, poet). He heads off to the sometimes crazy and anything-but-boring world of Culver Creek Boarding School, and his life becomes the opposite of safe. Because down the hall is Alaska Young. The gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, self-destructive, screwed up, and utterly fascinating ...
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Sexual content
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Explicit scenes including oral sex, heavy kissing, groping, and references to masturbation and pornography.
Violence & gore
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No violence or gore depicted.
Profanity
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Frequent use of strong language and swearing throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Underage drinking and smoking are central, portrayed with both allure and consequences.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ characters or themes present.
Religious content
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Brief references to Christian themes and radical hope as part of character reflection.
Witchcraft / occult
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No witchcraft or occult themes present.
Political content
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Minor social commentary on youth culture and personal freedom.
Self-harm / suicide
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Central themes of loss and grief with implied or discussed self-harm/suicide.
Sexual assault
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No sexual assault or coercion depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor emotional suffering and interpersonal conflict among teens.
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