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Synopsis
In a dystopian America on the verge of war, Della begins making phone calls about false bomb threats in her neighborhood, but realizes too late that she may be part of something bigger when someone starts bombing some of her phony targets.
Zazen: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult literary dystopian novel contains terrorism themes, bombing violence, and explores a protagonist making false bomb threats who becomes complicit in actual terrorist acts. Strong language and mature psychological content throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include mass death, terrorism, and bombing (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in dark, literary dystopian fiction will find this morally complex exploration of complicity and consequence compelling.