A gritty tale of Symone, a young girl facing trauma and abuse after adoption into a wealthy family.
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A gritty tale of Symone, a young girl facing trauma and abuse after adoption into a wealthy family.
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"Set in a wealthy community in northern Michigan, Rising tells the story of nine-year-old Symone, who is adopted by the Hustons - "a shameless family with a house at the top of the hill" - after her mother dies of a drug overdose.And though Symone is all too happy to leave the Dorchester projects behind, she can't help but wonder why this rich white couple has come to the ghetto to adopt "a black girl who looked white." Soon Symone discovers that the Hustons aren't saviors but instead have del...
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual themes, not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with graphic imagery, including brain matter described.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language in dialogue and narrative.
Substance use
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Frequent drug use themes, including heroin addiction as a central issue.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Minor social commentary on race and class disparities.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Extreme focus on child abuse and systemic suffering in multiple settings.
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