The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
Summary
In the wake of a catastrophic storm in 1987, Cora must decide what to name her newborn son while navigating an abusive marriage. The novel follows her son's life across three parallel timelines spanning 35 years, each unfolding based on which name Cora ultimately chooses for him.
At a Glance
💬LanguageModerate
⚔️ViolenceHeavy
💋Romance & SexModerate
🍷Drugs & AlcoholModerate
📋Other ContentExtreme
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Language
💬 Does The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel have profanity or strong language?
ProfanityModerate
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityMild
Crude / Childish LanguageNone
Racial / Ethnic SlursNone
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| sh*t | |
| *ss | |
| b*st*rd | |
| b*tch | |
| bl**dy | |
| bug**r | |
| d*mn | |
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| h*ll | |
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Violence
⚔️ Is The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreHeavy
Disturbing / FrighteningHeavy
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltySignificant
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
Explicit Sexual ContentNone
Sexually SuggestiveMild
Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
Kissing (Passionate)None
Heterosexual RomanceModerate
Homosexual RomanceMild
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseModerate
Implied / Referenced UseMild
Other Content
📋 Other content in The Names: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Novel
Medical / Body ProcessesMild
Heavy Emotional ThemesExtreme
Deception / LyingModerate
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