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SummerHome by Thomas R. Clark, Thomas R. Clark

rsksmith's review

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4.0

I don’t know if this is a particularly Southern thing, but around here when someone’s presented with something like food or a new look/hairstyle that they don’t really like but appreciate the effort put in they say “that’s…interesting!”

That is to say that it turns out Splatterpunk (or in this case Splatterfolk) is not my thing but I do appreciate that it is for some!

The story kept me entertained but oh boy is this sucker gross. Lots of smells, particularly stenches, every bodily function and fluid you can think of (and lots I don’t want to think of), octogenarian titties, et al.

I didn’t find it particularly scary, except for in the ways that old age is specifically terrifying and comes for us all (if we’re lucky) but things I did do were:

- laugh out loud
- say “come on…”
- mutter “what the FUCK”

In conclusion, it was a wild, exceedingly gross ride. I don’t truly know how to rate it because I can’t say I ENJOYED it, but on merit of writing and story I’d say 4/5 stars.

It was…interesting!

mk_oldman's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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