Five linked historical narratives trace the Sodom story and its legacy through shifting religious and sexual attitudes.
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Five linked historical narratives trace the Sodom story and its legacy through shifting religious and sexual attitudes.
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'Arditti is a master storyteller who uses his theological literacy sparingly to deliver a challenging but enthralling read' Guardian Award-winning, bestselling author Michael Arditti's tenth novel, documenting the history of homophobia and religion. God's vengeance on the wicked city of Sodom is a perennial source of fascination and horror. Michael Arditti's passionate and enthralling new novel explores the enduring power of the myth in five momentous epochs. A young Judean exile transcribes the...
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Romance & sex
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Sexual themes include temple prostitution, attempted assault on angels, and Lot's incest with his daughters.
Violence & gore
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Destruction of Sodom and scenes of historical persecution recur across eras.
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central focus on gay characters and historical attitudes toward same-sex desire across five periods.
Religious content
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Biblical retellings, clergy, rituals, and theological debates dominate every narrative thread.
Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Examines evolving social and religious norms around sexuality and outsider treatment.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Sexual coercion, attempted rape of angels, incest, and systemic persecution are depicted.
Other
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