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georgiacassandra's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mysteryclassix's review against another edition
4.5
Worth reading to the ending. Though said ending might feel anti climactic, once you let it sink in its terrifying and masterfull.
ryunsho3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
izzy_hll's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
em_harring's review against another edition
4.0
Great fun, short read! I love these tiny editions of short fiction by Galley Beggar Press, and can't wait to read more of them!
theresevsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
as someone who is very interested in the burke & hare murders, i really enjoyed this!
phona's review against another edition
3.0
My liking for Victorian horror is becoming concerning.
As for the story, it's basically a loose retelling of Burke/Hare murders where they murdered people who supposedly would not be missed and sold their bodies to Knox for the purpose of scientific research. While this is fictitious, this is based off of that--literal body snatching occurs.
The story is about a collective defective moral compass, but the interesting bit is that it was a reality. There are some elements of guilt which explains the ending.
The eeriness of this story sent me and the ending was surprising--both of which are yays.
As for the story, it's basically a loose retelling of Burke/Hare murders where they murdered people who supposedly would not be missed and sold their bodies to Knox for the purpose of scientific research. While this is fictitious, this is based off of that--literal body snatching occurs.
The story is about a collective defective moral compass, but the interesting bit is that it was a reality. There are some elements of guilt which explains the ending.
The eeriness of this story sent me and the ending was surprising--both of which are yays.