Literary Fiction
The Familiar, Volume 1: One Rainy Day in May
2015·880 pages
A sprawling novel following nine interconnected lives on one rainy day in May, blending experimental design with suspense across global settings.
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A sprawling novel following nine interconnected lives on one rainy day in May, blending experimental design with suspense across global settings.
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From the author of the international best seller House of Leaves and National Book Award–nominated Only Revolutions comes a monumental new novel as dazzling as it is riveting. The Familiar (Volume 1) ranges from Mexico to Southeast Asia, from Venice, Italy, to Venice, California, with nine lives hanging in the balance, each called upon to make a terrifying choice.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with some graphic descriptions; recurring but not central.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language; present but not pervasive.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drug use; not a focus.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQIA+ characters or themes; not central.
Religious content
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Fleeting references to religious themes; not a major element.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Moderate occult elements with mysterious or magical framing; recurring.
Political content
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Minor social or cultural commentary; not a primary focus.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes present.
Abuse & suffering
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Brief mentions of suffering or cruelty; not detailed or central.
Other
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