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November 9 — Content Guide for Parents

By Colleen HooverThorndike Press, a part of Gale, a Cengage Company2022ISBN 9781432897291463 pages
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Religious themes

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

About this book

"Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon's last day in Los Angeles together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Ben's relationship with Fallon--and simultaneously his novel--be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?"--

Frequently asked questions

  • Is November 9 appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    The book contains themes of emotional and physical abuse, including references to romanticizing abuse and instances of sexual violence. Critics highlight that these elements are significant to the narrative, leading to backlash regarding the portrayal of such issues. There are no elements in the book that would be classified as genuinely frightening or scary. The search results do not indicate any horror themes or content that would cause fear.

  • Does November 9 have violence?

    The book contains themes of emotional and physical abuse, including references to romanticizing abuse and instances of sexual violence. Critics highlight that these elements are significant to the narrative, leading to backlash regarding the portrayal of such issues.

  • Does November 9 have scary content?

    There are no elements in the book that would be classified as genuinely frightening or scary. The search results do not indicate any horror themes or content that would cause fear.

  • Does November 9 have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book itself. The search results mention Colleen Hoover's other works and their reception in Christian contexts, but there is no direct religious content in 'November 9'.

  • Does November 9 have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes are present in the book. The search results do not mention any discussions of race or racism as part of the narrative in 'November 9'.

  • Does November 9 have profanity?

    The book contains instances of profanity, as indicated by reader reviews discussing the language used in the narrative. However, specific examples of the language are not detailed in the search results.

  • Does November 9 have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in the book. The search results reference sustainable practices in a general context but do not relate to the narrative of 'November 9'.

  • Does November 9 have sexual identity?

    The book includes graphic sexual content, described as having 'open door' sex scenes. Critics note that some encounters are non-consensual, which has led to significant criticism regarding the depiction of sexuality in the narrative.

  • Does November 9 have gender roles?

    The book has been criticized for its portrayal of gender roles, particularly in how it romanticizes abusive relationships and presents male characters in a problematic light. This framing suggests a critique of traditional gender dynamics, but it is also seen as glamorizing harmful behavior.

  • Does November 9 have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly present in the book 'November 9' by Colleen Hoover. The search results reference broader discussions about LGBTQ+ rights but do not indicate any specific content related to LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the book itself.