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Content levels
ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageStrong
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
"A hard-boiled elf is framed for murder in a North Pole world that plays reindeer games for keeps and where favorite holiday characters live complex lives beyond December"--from publisher's description.
The Fat Man: A Tale of North Pole Noir: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This noir fantasy reimagining of the North Pole contains adult themes including murder, crime investigation, and strong language typical of hardboiled detective fiction. The dark, cynical tone subverts traditional holiday imagery.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include murder, violence, and organized crime.
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark, twisty mysteries with irreverent humor will appreciate this noir take on Christmas mythology.
Tags
NoirMysteryHoliday FantasyDark ComedyHardboiled