A shocking tale of ambition, corruption, and murder in 1960s Mexico, centered on the Baladro sisters' brothel empire.
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A shocking tale of ambition, corruption, and murder in 1960s Mexico, centered on the Baladro sisters' brothel empire.
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Inspired by true events, The Dead Girls is the story of the unexplained deaths of six young prostitutes, buried in the back yard of a small-town brothel.This Picador Classic edition includes an introduction by award-winning novelist Colm Tóibín. Opening with a crime of passion after a years-long love affair has soured, The Dead Girls soon plunges into an investigation of something even darker: Serafina Baladro and her sister run a successful brothel business in a small town, so successful that t...
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Sexual content
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Frequent references to sex work; explicit scenes in brothel setting. Depictions of sexual coercion and abuse in brothel; central to story.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of murder and violent crimes central to plot.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language as per adaptation reviews.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of drug use in context of coercion.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of corruption and societal decay in 1960s Mexico.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Extreme cruelty, kidnapping, and abuse of workers; pervasive theme. Depictions of sexual coercion and abuse in brothel; central to story.
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