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readingqueerly's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
It's gonna take me a bit before I can stop thinking about this book.
As always I have to say I'm not a lit fic person. I dabble with the occasional lit fic novel, but in general it's not my preferred genre.
However.... This fucking book, my dudes. It was so very creepy and every and spooky without really trying to be any of that. I can't explain it exactly. The whole time I kept thinking 'wtf is going on?' and not in a way where I couldn't follow the story, but in a way where you only got bits and pieces and everything was strange and mysterious and you could kinda see the picture but it's vague and missing pieces. Somehow that made it even more almost uncomfortable to read.
But it was so fucking good because of this. The writing style is also very beautiful and lyrical, not a must for me, but in this case it really elevated the story itself I found. It helped to create these images or helped form characters more abstract thoughts and emotions.
The way this whole novel came together was just so expertly done. Every word carried weight. That made it quite heavy for a book that's just 230 pages long. But it was so worth it. I cannot explain enough how much this book will keep swirling around in my brain until I can finally let it go.
As always I have to say I'm not a lit fic person. I dabble with the occasional lit fic novel, but in general it's not my preferred genre.
However.... This fucking book, my dudes. It was so very creepy and every and spooky without really trying to be any of that. I can't explain it exactly. The whole time I kept thinking 'wtf is going on?' and not in a way where I couldn't follow the story, but in a way where you only got bits and pieces and everything was strange and mysterious and you could kinda see the picture but it's vague and missing pieces. Somehow that made it even more almost uncomfortable to read.
But it was so fucking good because of this. The writing style is also very beautiful and lyrical, not a must for me, but in this case it really elevated the story itself I found. It helped to create these images or helped form characters more abstract thoughts and emotions.
The way this whole novel came together was just so expertly done. Every word carried weight. That made it quite heavy for a book that's just 230 pages long. But it was so worth it. I cannot explain enough how much this book will keep swirling around in my brain until I can finally let it go.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore
carbinara's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had went into this with high hopes, then got let down a bit, then left having enjoyed it. An odd process. I had went in expecting horror, not really having read lit fic, so I found the first 150 pages quite slow and tedious. However, once you get past the 150 page mark the plot starts going and I really enjoyed it. While I much preferred Leahs POV to Miri’s, both gave such an insight to these characters and the situation they’re in. I found myself really feeling for both of them by the end. I think the characterisation was well done, although I wish the plot was more neatly wrapped up. That being said, I think that was intentional. I’m really glad we actually “saw” a sea monster and it wasn’t just left as movement in the darkness
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
taylorlcver's review against another edition
book was loaned to me by a friend and I returned it before we had to part ways for a while
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
deviya's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Heart breaking heart shattering changed me forever I will never be the same God it hurts terrifying mysterious 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 5 stars <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Dementia, Kidnapping, and Lesbophobia
mazeeee's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body horror and Gore
chaos_and_chapters's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Medical content
raichou's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I was so intrigued after hearing about this book. The premise was really promising and it did not disappointing!
Some people didn't like that there was no real conclusion what really happened, but that is exactly what I liked about it. It left me wondering what happened, what is down there that we have no idea exists?
It has a bit if the Lovecraftian element of the unknown, some bigger things we can't understand.
I really enjoyed it, but I can also understand if some people would like more of a conclusion.
Some people didn't like that there was no real conclusion what really happened, but that is exactly what I liked about it. It left me wondering what happened, what is down there that we have no idea exists?
It has a bit if the Lovecraftian element of the unknown, some bigger things we can't understand.
I really enjoyed it, but I can also understand if some people would like more of a conclusion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Death and Gore
blacksphinx's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I feel like, since I loved Annihilation, I should have loved this too? But I didn't. They have a lot of elements in common - a female scientist encounters something unexplainable while doing research for an mysterious organization - but I don't think the dual PoVs worked for me. It felt less like a horror novel or weird fiction than an exploration of the grief you feel to having a loved one die of a degenerative disease and/or dementia.
If you have issues with body horror (especially eye injuries) DO NOT read this book - it made me physically ill.
If you have issues with body horror (especially eye injuries) DO NOT read this book - it made me physically ill.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Gore, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, Dementia, and Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
zibbi_is_reading's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore
icieri's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Torture, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail