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sarah984's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Some of the stories in this collection were phenomenal, visceral writing - speculative fiction at its very best - but the rest varied between forgettable and downright bad. I would say it's worth it for the good ones.
Favourites: Through the Flash, Zimmer Land, Friday Black, The Finkelstein Five
Favourites: Through the Flash, Zimmer Land, Friday Black, The Finkelstein Five
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, Torture, Violence, Child death, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Self harm, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Ableism, Abortion, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, and Suicide
Minor: Classism, Homophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cannibalism, and Child abuse
amykuc's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book was unlike any I've ever read before. The writing is tight and the stories are often difficult to look into. We start off with The Finkelstein 5 where a trial beyond understanding ends with a horrific verdict. And once you're in, it's impossible to climb out. Amusement parks, retail shopping, and school shootings are all written about from a voice we have never heard before.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Body horror, Gore, Mass/school shootings, Racism, Torture, Toxic friendship, and Violence
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