The rapes in this books are moderately detailed, and the surroundings of the rapes are especially disturbing. It happens several times during the: “Fjällbacka-then” chapters of the book. It is possible to avoid reading about these scenes if these pages are skipped. Note that there are many other sexual scenes during this book, but all of these other scenes are consensual and appropriate. Revenge is a big theme in this book, and might feel comforting to some.