Reviews tagging 'Grief'

The Poorly Made and Other Things: A Story Collection by Sam Rebelein

1 review

embot77's review

3.0

dark funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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In terms of horror, the stories are more "spooky" than "scary," but nonetheless entertaining. I didn't care for "Hector Brim" that much. I didn't see how it fit in with the interweaving plot aside from that "the places we live can hold the dead." "Red X" was also a little boring to me because of the use of sci-fi/paranormal and obsession. It also repeats a bit later in a different story, the idea of physically digging in oneself to find an answer.

I appreciate the lore that's established, as well as the delivery and execution of "So My Cousin Knew This Guy." That may have been my favorite story. The execution and voice of "My Name is Ellie" was good, too, due to its distinction and construct. I also appreciated the addition of "Glitch," but only to know what was going on with Tom.

I'd read it again for a few of the stories for fun, maybe analysis if I got bored, but not much else.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Gore, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Child death, Drug use, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Classism