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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
dark
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can appreciate it for what it is, but this type of horror isn’t for me. Anything involving animals I skipped.
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
‘True Crime’ doesn’t pull any punches. it is a brutal and uncomfortable read . It is the story of Suzy and Lim, abused at home, who break out into the world to wreak havoc. It is a gruesome story, but one that is written with such a deep sensitivity. The writing is beautiful and the thoughtful comments that pepper Suzy’s telling of the story just stop you in your tracks. Great debut novel!
4 stars. Wow, that was seriously messed up. A lot of turned my stomach so bad and I couldn't believe what I was reading but it was so good. I really liked the author's writing style. I think she did a really good with the setting and the characters, especially Suzy, for this to be a short story. It was addicting, disturbing, and intriguing. I wish it had been longer but for its length it is a complete story I just wanted more. I'd recommend it if you're in the mood for something dark and twisted.
I am not sure if I just read a story, or if I just refueled the tanks of whatever generates the worst nightmares... the ones where humans are the monsters. This starts out brutal, with a slight hint of Jack Ketchum, and then takes off.
I honestly had no idea what to expect from this book. There aren't enough trigger warnings in the world to prepare you for it. You can feel your mind in those of the characters the protagonist interacts with, and you can sense the way you want things to shift, the things at least on the side of the barriers of light and darkness that feel sane. Suzy is a very straightforward, honest character. Her life would have killed most others. You get the sense she would not have minded if it had killed her.
The killing that happens seems almost incidental. The bruality raises the hairs on your arms and neck, but is not the story. It's just there, and bleak and realistic to a point that pushes aside the walls we create so we can pretend that there is good in everyone, and that people can always change.
And I am left to mourn those that Suzy, and Lem, never would... with no closure. I will not forget this any time soon.
This review is of the audiobook edition. It was narrated by Jennifer Pickens, who's deadpan delivery just added ice to the already bleak narrative. It was perfect.
Highly recommended and brilliant, but you've been warned.
I honestly had no idea what to expect from this book. There aren't enough trigger warnings in the world to prepare you for it. You can feel your mind in those of the characters the protagonist interacts with, and you can sense the way you want things to shift, the things at least on the side of the barriers of light and darkness that feel sane. Suzy is a very straightforward, honest character. Her life would have killed most others. You get the sense she would not have minded if it had killed her.
The killing that happens seems almost incidental. The bruality raises the hairs on your arms and neck, but is not the story. It's just there, and bleak and realistic to a point that pushes aside the walls we create so we can pretend that there is good in everyone, and that people can always change.
And I am left to mourn those that Suzy, and Lem, never would... with no closure. I will not forget this any time soon.
This review is of the audiobook edition. It was narrated by Jennifer Pickens, who's deadpan delivery just added ice to the already bleak narrative. It was perfect.
Highly recommended and brilliant, but you've been warned.
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
challenging
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child death, Incest, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Trafficking
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes