Rachel Barenbaum’s *Atomic Anna* follows three generations of women—nuclear scientist Anna, her estranged daughter Molly, and granddaughter Raisa—as they navigate time travel to prevent the Chernobyl disaster. Their journey spans decades, from the Soviet Union to Philadelphia, as they confront family secrets, personal sacrifices, and the moral dilemmas of altering history.
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Rachel Barenbaum’s *Atomic Anna* follows three generations of women—nuclear scientist Anna, her estranged daughter Molly, and granddaughter Raisa—as they navigate time travel to prevent the Chernobyl disaster. Their journey spans decades, from the Soviet Union to Philadelphia, as they confront family secrets, personal sacrifices, and the moral dilemmas of altering history.
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Named a Most Anticipated Book by Bookish Named a Best Book of the Month by Buzzfeed "The novel is masterfully plotted."-- New York Times Book Review " Atomic Anna is a dazzling work of ingenuity and imagination."― Téa Obreht,National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Inland From the author of A Bend in the Stars , an epic adventure as three generations of women work together and travel through time to prevent the Chernobyl disaster and right the wrongs of their past. T...
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of romance and a sexual encounter; mostly fade-to-black with no explicit details. Instances of sexual harassment mentioned; no graphic assault or coercion scenes.
Violence & gore
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Depictions of murder, war violence, and nuclear disaster aftermath; some graphic deaths including children, but not pervasive.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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Central themes of alcoholism and drug addiction, including a character's substance abuse battle and conviction for possession; portrayed with cautionary elements.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Anti-gay sentiment mentioned in passing; no central LGBTQIA+ characters or relationships.
Religious content
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Minor references to Jewish identity and anti-Semitism; no overt rituals or devotional themes.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of Soviet politics, Russian Revolution, anti-Semitism, and misogyny; integrated into historical and family narrative without heavy advocacy.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Bad parenting, domestic struggles, anti-Semitism, misogyny, war trauma, and child death; includes foster care due to parental addiction. Instances of sexual harassment mentioned; no graphic assault or coercion scenes.
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