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Identical: Library Edition — Content Guide for Parents

By Ellen HopkinsHighbridge Co2008ISBN 9781606405147
Identical: Library Edition

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Kaeleigh and Raeanne are 16-year-old identical twins, the daughters of a district court judge father and politician mother running for US Congress. Everything on the surface seems fine, but underneath run very deep and damaging secrets. When the girls were 9, Daddy started to turn to his beloved Kaeleigh in ways a father never should and has been sexually abusing her for years. For Raeanne, she needs to numb the pain of not being Daddy's favorite; for Kaeleigh, she wants to do everything she can to feel something normal, even if it means cutting herself and vomiting after every binge. How Kaeleigh and Raeanne figure out just what it means to be whole again when their entire world has been torn to shreds is the guts and heart of this powerful, disturbing, and utterly remarkable book. Ellen Hopkins is the New York Times bestselling author of Crank, Burned, Impulse, and Glass. She lives in Carson City, Nevada, with her husband and son.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Identical: Library Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains significant violence, including sexual abuse and incest. One twin sister is sexually abused by their father, while the other wishes she were the one being abused. This portrayal of violence is central to the narrative. While the book deals with dark and disturbing themes, it does not contain content that would be classified as genuinely frightening or scary in the traditional sense. The focus is on serious issues rather than horror elements.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have violence?

    The book contains significant violence, including sexual abuse and incest. One twin sister is sexually abused by their father, while the other wishes she were the one being abused. This portrayal of violence is central to the narrative.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have scary content?

    While the book deals with dark and disturbing themes, it does not contain content that would be classified as genuinely frightening or scary in the traditional sense. The focus is on serious issues rather than horror elements.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference general discussions and reviews but do not indicate any religious themes or practices within 'Identical'.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes or discussions present in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any focus on race as a central theme in 'Identical'.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have profanity?

    The narrative includes profanity and derogatory terms, as indicated in reviews discussing the gritty material and the characters' experiences. This language is part of the portrayal of the characters' struggles.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have climate change?

    No climate themes or environmental discussions present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on climate issues related to 'Identical'.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have sexual identity?

    The book includes explicit sexual content, including graphic descriptions of incestuous acts and sexual abuse. The narrative explores the impact of these experiences on the characters, making sexual themes a critical aspect of the story.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have gender roles?

    The book does not explicitly discuss or critique gender roles. While it features female protagonists dealing with complex family dynamics, these elements do not constitute a thematic exploration of gender roles.

  • Does Identical: Library Edition have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results focus on general LGBTQ+ literature and resources, not specifically about 'Identical'.