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mclean_watson's review against another edition
4.0
“Your life collided with mine, and you simply failed to survive the wreckage”
Been in somewhat of a reading slump the last week or so, and decided to finally get back to it!
Exquisite Corpse is confusing to me, I’m not sure if it fits in the extreme horror genre, the horror genre, or the romantic tragedy genre, perhaps all three at the same time. But what didn’t confuse me was the story, a super ‘straightforward’ tale of two serial killers that end up entering each others lives and making each other as horrid as possible, in an attempt at true love.
I heard that the writing was pretty good, well that’s wrong, because the writing is fucking fantastic, such beautiful and elegant prose that just made this entirely grotesque story feel flowery and delicate. It didn’t quite hit that five star mark for me though as I really thought the ‘meeting’ of the two main characters should’ve happened sooner, I loved that part of the novel but unfortunately it happened more than halfway through. And I really could’ve done with less of the Luke storyline, I get that for the ending it was essential to build his personality and attitude, but I just found him annoying.
Had a really great time with this.
On another note, I’m trying to get back into the groove of reading everyday, I had a slump there for a week or two. But I’m back and am blasting through an audiobook called ‘The Salt Line’. It’s about a world filled with super ticks that can kill you in seconds and it’s pretty easy to listen to so that’ll be finished either later today or tommorow. As for the physical book I’m gonna finish next, hopefully ‘Bad Man’ by Auerbach. Anyway that’ll be all for Exquisite Corpse!
Ps. Look forward to this summer, it’s gonna be the summer of KING.
Been in somewhat of a reading slump the last week or so, and decided to finally get back to it!
Exquisite Corpse is confusing to me, I’m not sure if it fits in the extreme horror genre, the horror genre, or the romantic tragedy genre, perhaps all three at the same time. But what didn’t confuse me was the story, a super ‘straightforward’ tale of two serial killers that end up entering each others lives and making each other as horrid as possible, in an attempt at true love.
I heard that the writing was pretty good, well that’s wrong, because the writing is fucking fantastic, such beautiful and elegant prose that just made this entirely grotesque story feel flowery and delicate. It didn’t quite hit that five star mark for me though as I really thought the ‘meeting’ of the two main characters should’ve happened sooner, I loved that part of the novel but unfortunately it happened more than halfway through. And I really could’ve done with less of the Luke storyline, I get that for the ending it was essential to build his personality and attitude, but I just found him annoying.
Had a really great time with this.
On another note, I’m trying to get back into the groove of reading everyday, I had a slump there for a week or two. But I’m back and am blasting through an audiobook called ‘The Salt Line’. It’s about a world filled with super ticks that can kill you in seconds and it’s pretty easy to listen to so that’ll be finished either later today or tommorow. As for the physical book I’m gonna finish next, hopefully ‘Bad Man’ by Auerbach. Anyway that’ll be all for Exquisite Corpse!
Ps. Look forward to this summer, it’s gonna be the summer of KING.
kaylareadsallthetime's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Amazing writing. This book was frightening, intriguing, and all around just an intense madness. Absolutely disturbing on so many levels. If Dahmer interest you, then read this book.
hoarding_wyrm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Rape, Cannibalism, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Sexual violence, Body horror, Sexual content, Addiction, Violence, Vomit, and Murder
mayarosa's review against another edition
5.0
I was so pleasantly surprised by this book, I will never forget it. I went into this novel expecting pure horror but I was so enthralled by the plot, the characters, the historical background, the romance and eroticism! This was the perfect niche blend of gore and lgtbqa romance.
hijinxed's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
disgusting. amazing. never reading again!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Sexual violence, Murder, and Medical content
readingwmiles's review against another edition
4.0
3.5? this was so gross but i had a good time i guess? would probably not recommend this to most people though, it's up there on the list of most disturbing books i've read. crazy gay aids epidemic serial killer romance (?) that i hated but also couldn't put down. blood and gore and sex on every page. it was a lot.
peyviz's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was crazy from start to finish and kept me hooked the whole time. The details were so graphic and Brite really knows how to put an image in your head. Do not recommend if you have a weak stomach.
animarret2boog's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Sexual violence, Torture, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Chronic illness, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Suicide, Addiction, and Vomit
Minor: Incest
indiepauli47's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
4.25
Touki's club book of the month 🙃
Reading a classic in the horror genre, and Io.. it was dark.
I heard many things about this book, but I was not expecting it to be this blunt and descriptive.
No wonder this was banned.
The prose is excellent, although very slow in my opinion; the characters reek of evil and despair, and I got all the East Ellis vibes reading this.
I'm not sure about the ending, but then, how could such a book truly end ?
A classic, yes, but not for everyone.
Reading a classic in the horror genre, and Io.. it was dark.
I heard many things about this book, but I was not expecting it to be this blunt and descriptive.
No wonder this was banned.
The prose is excellent, although very slow in my opinion; the characters reek of evil and despair, and I got all the East Ellis vibes reading this.
I'm not sure about the ending, but then, how could such a book truly end ?
A classic, yes, but not for everyone.