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ghast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Child death, Drug use, Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Blood, Abortion, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, and Pregnancy
hmn54437's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
While it grossed me out in every way possible, the twists were interesting and I think it had some interesting things to say about the “rebirthing” trope that we see in literature. It’s a difficult read and one I don’t recommend if you’re squeamish in ANY way, but for extreme horror I was a fan of the shock value.
It also has some intriguing things to say about the kinds of conversations and relationships that can build between two people that have been served some of life’s worst scenarios.
Will I ever read it again? No.
Do I recommend it? No.
Will I ever forget it? Definitely not.
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gore, Infertility, Rape, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, and Abortion
lycaenide's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Full breakdown under spoilers:
After reading a book where I had no clue what was going on, in the unreliable narrator / descent into madness kind of way, and no idea how I was supposed to feel ... I needed to read something that was the complete opposite. Enter visceral body horror. Definitely knew what was going on (gross stuff) and definitely knew how I was supposed to feel (horrified).
Characters: 6/10
Considering the book is mainly two characters talking to eachother, there was lots of room for characterisation and I felt it was done well.
Atmosphere: 8/10
Everything was viscerally rendered. I could imagine each disgusting thing.
Writing style: 8/10
Surprisingly well written, considering the niche genre.
Plot: 6/10
Absolutely wild plot and I have no idea how to rate it.
Intrigue: 9/10
It read as one of those books that you just had to keep reading to find out what on earth was going to happen.
Logic: 4/10
While everything was highly deranged and not logical, there was a sort of horrendous fateful intertwining of the stories that was in some way inevitable.
Entertainment: 6/10
It was a page turner that was satisfying to read in its own disgusting way. Like you might not be enjoying it but you can't look away.
Overall rating: 6.71/10
Graphic: Body horror, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Abortion
Moderate: Racial slurs, Rape, and Trafficking
clarke'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Gore, Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical trauma, Abortion, Murder, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Fatphobia
tiff_bb's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
ladynocturnal'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? Yes
1.0
I do not mind extreme horror or gore, but the topic of rape needs to be handled respectfully.
The main female character has her body and trauma used for the sake of the protagonist, the ending is particularly disgusting. Sexual violence being used in service of someone's goals is vile.
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug abuse and Drug use
Minor: Fatphobia, Misogyny, Sexism, and Vomit
shayyyy31's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gore, Homophobia, Infertility, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
e_gracereads'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? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gore, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Abortion, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
lauryn_amber26's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
dean_ax's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Drug use, Sexual violence, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, and Abortion