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666vicious's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
brokebookmt's review against another edition
4.0
This book fucked me up. I literally can never stop thinking about it. I read this two months ago, but the senseless violence left me reeling for what may be forever. It is haunting. It is disgusting. But it is these aspects that made me absolutely stunned by this book. There were parts that were a bit boring or monotonous, but it didn't greatly ruin the book for me. Would never recommend it, but 4 ⭐️.
rosarium's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
fast-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
4.0
seraphiina's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Addiction, Violence, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Murder, Sexual violence, Rape, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Cancer
lucifer_morningstar13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Incredible work of art, I didn't want to tear my eyes away from this mystery. Glad I finally got around to reading this one, and looking forward to reading more by this author.
macclown's review against another edition
3.0
I need to start by saying the graphic descriptions and extremeness of this book aren't what lowered my rating, I'm sort of really into that kinda thing. I in no way have an issue with extreme queer horror (I guess this is horror??), but I can see why that might put a lot of people off. But that's not me, ok? I would read so much more like this honestly if it was out there. It's dark and gross and queer and that's just as important as all the soft lovey-dovey queer fiction out there.
Basically my one main issue with is the fact it's just UNBEARABLY confusing and there's not really a plot that can be followed. Like, there is a plot?? There's an overarching story that is told. But the constant flip-flopping and whodunnit (whoisit) honestly just annoyed me. Like massively. It really put me off.
I loved the format, I'm a huge fan of the mixed media format, it's very 'Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke' which I'm a huge fan of too. Like I said I'm a big fan of dark queer fiction so this had some great ideas and vibes. It honestly ended as well as it could have done really. But I felt like I needed to start making notes to remember who everyone was and what they did and that's not really what I was after.
I also just don't think I really vibe with the way Cooper writes, it's stilted almost, feels sort of flat. It's just not for me.
Anyway, definitely worth the read?? But I'm not sure I'd ever pick this up again.
Basically my one main issue with is the fact it's just UNBEARABLY confusing and there's not really a plot that can be followed. Like, there is a plot?? There's an overarching story that is told. But the constant flip-flopping and whodunnit (whoisit) honestly just annoyed me. Like massively. It really put me off.
I loved the format, I'm a huge fan of the mixed media format, it's very 'Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke' which I'm a huge fan of too. Like I said I'm a big fan of dark queer fiction so this had some great ideas and vibes. It honestly ended as well as it could have done really. But I felt like I needed to start making notes to remember who everyone was and what they did and that's not really what I was after.
I also just don't think I really vibe with the way Cooper writes, it's stilted almost, feels sort of flat. It's just not for me.
Anyway, definitely worth the read?? But I'm not sure I'd ever pick this up again.
aak1017's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
j_j_max's review against another edition
3.0
Totally messed up book, and I definitely should not have read this at this current point in time. However, I think the book had good commentary on (quite literally) disaster porn, the extents of sexuality and fetish, as well as idolization. I just gave it three stars because the beginning felt a bit repetitive, and the fact that I have no idea how anyone can come up with such twisted things to write about, publish, and be content with that work.
xwritingstoriesx's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Pedophilia, Blood, Drug abuse, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Violence, Domestic abuse, Rape, Gaslighting, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, and Trafficking
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Excrement