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hunterkat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A supremely creepy fever dream of a book. The one criticism I have is that it could have played with the fear of the deep ocean more, as the horrific scenes felt disconnected from its setting at times. But wow, I couldn’t look away. I had my hand over my mouth for most of the book, and it made me cry at one point. The descriptions of things in the dark and body horror are truly, truly horrifying. I’ll be sleeping with the lights on from now on, and God knows I’m not going into a submarine any time soon!
Graphic: Body horror and Suicide
unlivinh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Body horror
Moderate: Fatphobia and Terminal illness
Minor: Eating disorder, Incest, Sexual violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Pandemic/Epidemic
trianglethethird's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
For instance, the plague 'Gets, which essentially causes Alzheimer's disease, initially drew my attention and seemed significant. A good part of the book was focused on it, setting up a strong motive and adding tension. Yet, after the first part, the plague was barely mentioned, with occasional off-hand mentions. It appeared to be an important element but ultimately seemed useless in the grand scheme of things.
Graphic: Animal death and Body horror
rahrahjay's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Gore
Minor: Sexual assault and Murder
thebigemmt505's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Cursing, Fatphobia, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Murder
randeerebecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Gore, and Pandemic/Epidemic
dylan_sies's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror
nadiamer's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Body horror
Moderate: Body shaming
rknitss's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I want to start by saying the audiobook quality is excellent. The narrator did an excellent job of distinguishing characters from the narration and each other. The production was great and he was pleasant to listen to if nothing else.
Now the rating.
I'm not into audiobooks which made this an even more difficult go. Besides that I just wasn't scared. Grossed out, irritated, confused and upset but never creeped out or afraid.
This is my second attempt at a Nick Cutter book and like the first, this just doesn't pass the vibe check. Don't mistake me, the writing isn't bad and the man can set a mood and a scene but the overtly sexual way he chooses to describe things (soooo many comparisons to orgasms and early sexual experiences) doesn't suit me to the point that I couldn't justify the .25 of a star to make this a three.
That plus the parental abuse... Yeah. Wasn't for me.
I suspect that if you've liked other Nick Cutter books you would really enjoy this. Like I said, he can really describe things. If you just want a sort of sci-fi horror though, I can't recommend this as a particularly good example of one.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Fatphobia, and Death of parent
Moderate: Incest
carlomartinez__'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fatphobia