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A haunting tale of a post-apocalyptic world where Snowman, possibly the last human, mourns lost loves and uncovers a genetically engineered nightmare.
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A haunting tale of a post-apocalyptic world where Snowman, possibly the last human, mourns lost loves and uncovers a genetically engineered nightmare.
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Oryx and Crake is at once an unforgettable love story and a compelling vision of the future. Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the loss of his best friend, Crake, and the beautiful and elusive Oryx whom they both loved. In search of answers, Snowman embarks on a journey–with the help of the green-eyed Children of Crake–through the lush wilderness that was so recently a great city, u...
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What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Central love triangle with explicit sexual content and complex relationships.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence including graphic depictions of death and body horror.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Recurring drug and alcohol use, often portrayed in a cautionary light.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor references to diverse sexual identities, not central to the plot.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of religious themes, not a primary focus.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Strong themes of corporate power, genetic engineering, and societal collapse.
Self-harm / suicide
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Themes of despair with some ideation, not graphically depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of exploitation, coercion, and systemic suffering, including sexual abuse.
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