A family on a remote sub-Antarctic island faces survival, grief, and dark secrets amid climate crises.
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A family on a remote sub-Antarctic island faces survival, grief, and dark secrets amid climate crises.
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' At once a gripping mystery, an exquisitely written ode to the natural world, and a taut, psychological thriller, Wild Dark Shore is a triumph. Charlotte McConaghy is masterful in her ability to show the intricate connections between place and the human heart, and Wild Dark Shore shows her at the height of her powers. Breathtaking. ' HANNAH KENT Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica. Home to the world's largest seed bank, Shearwa...
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Sexual content
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Graphic sexual content with on-page scenes; recurring and significant to plot. Graphic sexual assault and rape depicted; significant to story with aftermath.
Violence & gore
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Graphic violence with gore, blood, and injury detail; frequent and intense.
Profanity
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Moderate cursing and strong language noted in reviews; recurring but not pervasive.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of substance use; not central or glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Strong themes of climate change and ethical action; central to narrative.
Self-harm / suicide
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Graphic depictions of self-harm and suicide; ideation and attempts are central.
Abuse & suffering
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Extreme emotional and physical abuse, animal cruelty, and grief; pervasive. Graphic sexual assault and rape depicted; significant to story with aftermath.
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