The Minimalist – Content Warnings

Note: Possible spoilers. May not cover everything in the novel.

graphic depiction of suicide, suicidal ideation
graphic depiction of self-harm / self-injury (including cutting, slapping & hitting, dental trauma, eye trauma)
violence, spousal murder (Carlo Gesualdo’s murder of his wife)
anxiety, OCD, self-hatred, other severe mental health symptoms
homophobia / biphobia (including slurs), internalized homophobia / biphobia, conversion therapy
antisemitism (including slurs), internalized antisemitism
racism, internalized racism, xenophobia
misogyny
disordered eating, weight obsession
vomiting, purging
bodily fluids, blood
hatred, bigotry, and prejudice in the world of classical music
transracial & international adoption, adoption trauma
child abuse (emotional, verbal)
sexual harassment by an authority figure, sexual harassment by a family member, rape culture
moderate sexual content / sex scenes
coercive relationship with an age gap
choking during sex (consensual)
death of a parent / mentor / parental figure
death of a son