North and South
Summary
This epic historical novel follows Orry Main as he forms a deep friendship with a fellow West Point cadet. The two families—one from South Carolina, one from Pennsylvania—maintain their bond through the Mexican-American War, but are ultimately torn apart when the Civil War divides the nation and forces them to opposite sides of the conflict.
At a Glance
💬LanguageHeavy
⚔️ViolenceHeavy
💋Romance & SexSignificant
🍷Drugs & AlcoholModerate
📋Other ContentHeavy
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Language
💬 Does North and South have profanity or strong language?
ProfanitySignificant
Blasphemy / Religious ProfanityModerate
Crude / Childish LanguageNone
Racial / Ethnic SlursHeavy
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| sh*t | |
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| b*st*rd | |
| b*tch | |
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Violence
⚔️ Is North and South violent or scary?
Graphic Violence / GoreHeavy
Disturbing / FrighteningHeavy
Vulgar / Obscene GesturesNone
Bullying / Verbal CrueltyModerate
Romance & Sex
💋 Romance and sexual content in North and South
Explicit Sexual ContentSignificant
Sexually SuggestiveModerate
Kissing (Light / Peck)Mild
Kissing (Passionate)Moderate
Heterosexual RomanceSignificant
Homosexual RomanceNone
Drugs & Alcohol
🍷 Drugs and alcohol in North and South
Illegal Drug UseNone
Legal Alcohol UseModerate
Implied / Referenced UseMild
Other Content
📋 Other content in North and South
Medical / Body ProcessesSignificant
Heavy Emotional ThemesHeavy
Deception / LyingModerate
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