A gritty tale of loss and redemption in the Appalachian Mountains, exploring addiction and vengeance.
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A gritty tale of loss and redemption in the Appalachian Mountains, exploring addiction and vengeance.
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Winner of the 2020 Dashiell Hammett Award for Literary Excellence in Crime Writing Acclaimed author David Joy returns with a fierce and tender tale of a father, an addict, a lawman, and the explosive events that come to unite them. When his addict son gets in deep with his dealer, it takes everything Raymond Mathis has to bail him out of trouble one last time. Frustrated by the slow pace and limitations of the law, Raymond decides to take matters into his own hands. After a workplace accident le...
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Sexual content
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Brief mentions of sexual situations, not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes, including graphic depictions of injury and death.
Profanity
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Frequent use of strong profanity throughout the narrative.
Substance use
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Central themes of drug addiction and alcohol use, often portrayed with raw detail.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to religion, not a central theme.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Subtle commentary on social issues in rural communities.
Self-harm / suicide
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Themes of despair with some references to self-destructive behavior.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of emotional and physical suffering tied to addiction and loss.
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