Sinister street

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Touches on themes of mortality and grief through the loss of acquaintances.

Typical of its time, includes very mild period-appropriate language.

Same-sex desire and related experiences receive meaningful attention in the coming-of-age narrative, though LGBTQIA themes are not the sole or dominant focus.

Michael's interest in religious practice, particularly Anglo-Catholicism, is a recurring theme.

Relationships, attraction, infatuation, and sexual-romantic experience are major parts of Michael Fane’s development.

Contains moments of psychological tension and existential anxiety.

Mature heterosexual relationships, sexual exploration and prostitution are present, sometimes frankly discussed, but the treatment is generally period-bound and not graphically explicit.

Social drinking and smoking are present, reflecting the social customs of the university and London life.

Includes brief, non-graphic accounts of childhood bullying and occasional scuffles.