Beloved, Toni Morrison 
Book
Literary Fiction
Book
Literary Fiction
Updated: 19 January 2022
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

A rape scene is described in a particularly violent way: the book explores the complexity of violence and its effect on people as a theme.

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