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The Big Question

Chuck Barris (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads2.79

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

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Protagonist archetypes

Morally Gray Protagonist

Synopsis

The year is 2011, and as the Most Famous Television Producer in the World is walking down a wintry New York City block, he's accosted by a homeless-looking cripple who, like everyone else, insists he has the formula for the greatest TV show of all time. As it turns out, he does: Contestants will compete for one hundred million dollars. If they win, they're rich. If they lose, they face immediate on-camera execution--Publisher.

The Big Question: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult dystopian satire features a reality TV show where contestants face execution on camera if they lose, containing strong violence, dark themes of exploitation and death for entertainment, and morally corrupt characters.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Not appropriate for minors due to graphic premise and dark themes.

Tags

SatireDark ComedySocial CommentaryDystopian Elements