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Can you read this novel without reading any of Kirstin's other works?

Bobbi Haydon Absolutely. This author was new to me and I wasn't aware of anything else she had written. I loved it and hope she keeps writing.…moreAbsolutely. This author was new to me and I wasn't aware of anything else she had written. I loved it and hope she keeps writing.(less)

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is there any explicit violence or sexual content??

Father Lucifer Yes and yes. Sexual situations, heterosexual and lesbianism. Some violence but not much.

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Why did the author choose this title?

Laura The novel starts with Amadeo reenacting Jesus' crucifixion (which involves "five wounds"), and ends cyclically the following year with the observation…moreThe novel starts with Amadeo reenacting Jesus' crucifixion (which involves "five wounds"), and ends cyclically the following year with the observation of another reenactment. I also have a theory that the number five could be a secondary reference to the five generations of the Padilla family. Also, in a general sense, wounds/suffering, forgiveness, and redemption are major themes.(less)

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