Undergods

Parents need to know that Undergods is a collection of fantasy stories that all take place across a post-apocalyptic Europe, and has occasional bloody violence and strong language. All the stories feature a variety of different characters who live bleak, difficult lives and who are trying to survive their circumstances in different ways. As a result there are few positive messages, although some characters occasionally show acts of kindness such as inviting stranded strangers into their homes. But the harsh living conditions of their world frequently overtake them as people row, fight, and betray one another. Violence is intermittent, sometimes bloody but never graphic or gory. In one scene, someone is beaten to death with bats during a mugging. There is occasional swearing, including misogynistic language such as "ugly f--king pig" and "stupid f--king bitch." Sex is referred to but never shown, including a wife's infidelity. There is also some male nudity when a captor is stripped by his abductors. Because the setting is so sparse and spare, there is little consumerism, but there are some references to wanting to earn more money. Though there is smoking and drinking, it's mostly in moderation and in adult social settings. But there is one scene in which a male character -- while under the influence -- makes unwanted sexual advances toward a female character.