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bubblescotch's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, and Islamophobia
voilajean's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Islamophobia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
yatestx's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Rape
entityj's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Vomit, Islamophobia, and Alcohol
enderbug's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Death, Gore, Self harm, and Suicide
Minor: Homophobia, Rape, and Islamophobia
missbreathing'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
HEX expertly blends paranormal horror with psychological horror, focusing as much on the witch as on the claustrophobia of being stuck in one place and the insidiousness of mob mentality. The idea of a haunted town is scary enough, but little by little the reader is introduced to more human sources of horror. The author conjures an inescapable sense of dread, and guides us unflinchingly towards the haunting climax.
This is a translation from Dutch, and, as a result, it’s easy to feel unmoored and confused. The story is also a bit dated in its use of technology (it was published in 2013). And, apparently, the original story is set in a small Dutch town rather than in upstate New York and has a completely different ending (good luck finding it online, though!). This made sense, since the upstate New York setting feels a bit incongruous with the story. However, the ending of this version is pretty great; it feels earned and unavoidable.
Honestly, this might be a new horror favorite! I’d recommend it to fans of the genre.
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Violence
Minor: Islamophobia
graceflvnt's review
3.25
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Gore and Sexual assault
Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, and Islamophobia
misty_muskrat's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Islamophobia, and Grief
bumblebethbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Islamophobia
cryptogay's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Homophobia, Islamophobia, Medical content, and Colonisation