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It's Me, Charlie by C.M. Guidroz

27 reviews

noonanjohnc's review against another edition

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challenging dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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touyuujx's review against another edition

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dark fast-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

2.75

She was a real think piece

I think the whole point of this "extreme horror" was commentary about how recent dark romances are becoming insane and that if the stalker was an attractive individual you'd have a Terrible™ time

I quite liked the premise? It's basically every stalker dom dark romance out there but if it were a disgusting man instead. Like repulsive! But I do wonder if this book would be rated hire if the man fit the cookie cutter dark romance mmc stereotype

That being said, i didn't feel like there was much of a point to this story. Like yeah undertones and whatever, right? But like on the surface this just felt like a scene you play out in your head after encountering a creepy guy.

I would've enjoyed it more if there had been a better thought out plot. But it's fine for a fast short read as a palette cleanser of some sort

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rachel_langella's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No

1.5

This is like Stephen King's Misery but on steroids and without depth or decent editing. I had the passing thought that maybe this was a satirical take on the dark romance genre, and maybe it is? It's short, and I said "ew" a lot while reading it.

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lizardgod's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

0.25

Imagine a psychotic 'nice' guy with incel behaviour writing an erotica trying to appeal to women. That's it. That's the plot. I've read Tumblr posts better written than this. Very much worded in a middle schoolers way with short to the point sentances trying to fill up a school essay. Unenjoyable plot, writing, characters, and overall vibe. Sometimes it's ok take commissions from weirdos on the internet because at least it's not public.

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readerontheroad's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced

Loveable characters? No

2.5

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souleater99's review against another edition

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dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.0

In this brief splatterpunk novella, we delve into the unsettling world of Charlie, a corpulent, repulsive, and mentally unhinged character plagued by psoriasis. His fixation revolves around his "book bestie," Jessie, and he's willing to go to extreme lengths to win her affection. The premise is undeniably intriguing and distinctive.

Regrettably, this narrative fell short of my expectations. It lacked the level of grotesqueness I anticipated, leaving me questioning my own preferences. Perhaps I'm unconventional for desiring a more repulsive experience. The graphic details, like spit, failed to induce the expected visceral reactions. Call me twisted, but it just didn't hit the mark. I envisioned a tale filled with rough, brutal, and stomach-churning scenes, but reality didn't align.

If you're averse to extreme horror, steer clear of this one. For those who revel in it, be warned—it doesn't reach the anticipated intensity. The story felt abbreviated, and my apathy towards Jessie, aside from her gender, was palpable. Hoping for her to triumph over Charlie was my sole concern. The abduction's brevity—lasting less than 24 hours—resulted in a lack of substantial events. The writing, characterized by its simplicity and choppiness, swiftly dismantled any immersion I had initially experienced. While the concept was entertaining, the execution left much to be desired.

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