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shereads_theworld's review
4.0
Horribly gruesome but also phenomenal. I don't even know what else to say besides this is one I will not forget soon
jessicka's review
5.0
Disgusting, abhorrent and astounding. It is exceptionally difficult to write a review about this book.
This book is seriously an experience. I had to keep putting it down to process the vile and graphic imagery - all the while applauding Wade for his message. Halfway through the book I had dreams about it and about Seth. When a book sticks with me then I know it is a good one.
Art must disturb. Boy, does this disturb.
I must mention that I am a gore hound and am definitely no stranger to extreme media. I was seriously skeptical when I read the reviews on here, and I honesty laughed away the warning that the book has. I am more than happy to admit that I should have taken that warning seriously and this book is a ride through extremely dark territory.
A lot of the extremely disturbing books I have read have been extreme in only their violence... or their lack of the English language. Wade, however, tortures his readers with his well written and extremely descriptive prose. Moreover, he doesn't only rely on depraved acts of violence to torture you - he goes a step further and literally rapes your mind with the severe psychological torture Seth inflicts on his victims.
One of the most disturbing - and messed up things that I found about this book (and what really struck a cord with me), was that I could completely and utterly relate to Seth and why he exacted such extreme vengeance on his victims. It is this aspect that really makes this book stand out for me - Seth is completely human, and likeable. At times I found myself laughing at his jokes and then cringing at what he was doing to his victims. Wade makes some extremely interesting points about society and our viewpoints on criminals, and how we punish them.
While this book is definitely not for everyone, I think those who really appreciate excruciatingly dark and violent novels will love this. Heed the warning! If you are in any way offended or sickened by graphic accounts of violence - DON'T read this. However, if you want to read something that makes the SAW films look like a kindergartner wrote them... then this is definitely up your alley.
I am stoked that Wade has written a sequel and cannot wait to read about Seth and his exploits.
This book is seriously an experience. I had to keep putting it down to process the vile and graphic imagery - all the while applauding Wade for his message. Halfway through the book I had dreams about it and about Seth. When a book sticks with me then I know it is a good one.
Art must disturb. Boy, does this disturb.
I must mention that I am a gore hound and am definitely no stranger to extreme media. I was seriously skeptical when I read the reviews on here, and I honesty laughed away the warning that the book has. I am more than happy to admit that I should have taken that warning seriously and this book is a ride through extremely dark territory.
A lot of the extremely disturbing books I have read have been extreme in only their violence... or their lack of the English language. Wade, however, tortures his readers with his well written and extremely descriptive prose. Moreover, he doesn't only rely on depraved acts of violence to torture you - he goes a step further and literally rapes your mind with the severe psychological torture Seth inflicts on his victims.
One of the most disturbing - and messed up things that I found about this book (and what really struck a cord with me), was that I could completely and utterly relate to Seth and why he exacted such extreme vengeance on his victims. It is this aspect that really makes this book stand out for me - Seth is completely human, and likeable. At times I found myself laughing at his jokes and then cringing at what he was doing to his victims. Wade makes some extremely interesting points about society and our viewpoints on criminals, and how we punish them.
While this book is definitely not for everyone, I think those who really appreciate excruciatingly dark and violent novels will love this. Heed the warning! If you are in any way offended or sickened by graphic accounts of violence - DON'T read this. However, if you want to read something that makes the SAW films look like a kindergartner wrote them... then this is definitely up your alley.
I am stoked that Wade has written a sequel and cannot wait to read about Seth and his exploits.
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