Literary Fiction
A poignant tale of family and personal growth in a small Southern town, exploring deep emotional bonds.
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A poignant tale of family and personal growth in a small Southern town, exploring deep emotional bonds.
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Lydia Johnson is seventeen when the atomic bomb is dropped on Japan in 1945. Her family had just moved from the valley that later became known as Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In a vast undertaking called the Manhattan Project, the government took over the valley for the construction of the atomic bomb. In the summer of 1942, fourteen-year-old Lydia is mostly consumed with talking to her friend Willamena about boys and staying out of Mama’s long reach. The Johnsons gradually become aware of the governme...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of romantic encounters; fade-to-black scenes.
Violence & gore
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No evidence found in available sources.
Profanity
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Mild language used sparingly throughout.
Substance use
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Occasional references to alcohol; not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to faith and church settings.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Subtle commentary on small-town social dynamics.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Mild depictions of family tension and emotional struggles.
Other
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