Love in the Time of Global Warming — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Her life by the sea in ruins, Pen has lost everything in the Earth Shaker that all but destroyed the city of Los Angeles. She sets out into the wasteland to search for her family, her journey guided by a tattered copy of Homer’s Odyssey. Soon she begins to realize her own abilities and strength as she faces false promises of safety, the cloned giants who feast on humans, and a madman who wishes her dead. On her voyage, Pen learns to tell stories that reflect her strange visions, while she and her fellow survivors navigate the dangers that lie in wait.
In her signature style, Francesca Lia Block has created a world that is beautiful in its destruction and as frightening as it is lovely. At the helm is Pen, a strong heroine who holds hope and love in her hands and refuses to be defeated.
Frequently asked questions
Is Love in the Time of Global Warming appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The narrative includes graphic violence, such as a character puncturing a giant's eye and sad deaths, including one by sword. The violence is described as intense and integral to the plot. The story features a dark and frightening world with strange creatures and themes of survival in a harsh environment, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have violence?
The narrative includes graphic violence, such as a character puncturing a giant's eye and sad deaths, including one by sword. The violence is described as intense and integral to the plot.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have scary content?
The story features a dark and frightening world with strange creatures and themes of survival in a harsh environment, which may be unsettling for some readers.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have religious themes?
No religious content or themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have racial/cultural content?
No explicit themes of race or racism detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have profanity?
The book contains strong language, including variations of 'f--k,' 's--t,' and other profanities, though the swearing is not constant throughout the narrative.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have climate change?
The book is set in a post-apocalyptic world influenced by climate change, exploring themes of environmental justice and survival amidst ecological disaster.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have sexual identity?
Main characters engage in a sexual relationship that includes kissing, nudity, and mutual masturbation. There are also references to drugged hookups and discussions of sexual encounters.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have gender roles?
The narrative includes a feminist lens, reframing traditional gender roles and showcasing strong female characters who navigate their identities and relationships.
Does Love in the Time of Global Warming have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features four LGBTQ+ teens on an epic journey in a post-apocalyptic setting. It explores their identities and relationships, normalizing LGBTQ+ experiences within the narrative.
