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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
There is a certain kind of book I love, where the author takes a fantastic premise and works out the consequences of that premise in the life of an individual. This is such a book, the result is a quick read, but inventive, engrossing and chilling.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
CW: gore, animal gore, violence and murder
THIS WAS INCREDIBLE.
I’m utterly astounded at how much Tade Thompson was able to cram into so few pages! This was a compelling concept that effortlessly blended medical horror, mystery, and spy thriller elements, with a deliciously ambiguous ending that’s equal parts satisfying and maddeningly vague.
Molly’s character development and complexity is inconceivable for such a short tale. She’s easy to connect with in spite of her complete emotional unavailability and utilitarian approach to relationships, and watching her grow from naive child into boss woman was epic.
It’s been weeks since reading this and I am STILL thinking about it.
It’s that good.
THIS WAS INCREDIBLE.
I’m utterly astounded at how much Tade Thompson was able to cram into so few pages! This was a compelling concept that effortlessly blended medical horror, mystery, and spy thriller elements, with a deliciously ambiguous ending that’s equal parts satisfying and maddeningly vague.
Molly’s character development and complexity is inconceivable for such a short tale. She’s easy to connect with in spite of her complete emotional unavailability and utilitarian approach to relationships, and watching her grow from naive child into boss woman was epic.
It’s been weeks since reading this and I am STILL thinking about it.
It’s that good.
*3.5/5
I thought this was striking and scary as a novella, but it concluded feeling a bit incomplete. As much as I loved the entire middle section as a story of Molly and the other mollys, I felt like the framing device for the novella itself was a bit weak and it made the entire thing a bit unbalanced. But overall, if you’re looking for a super creepy, quick read, I would still recommend this one.
TW: self harm, cutting, suicidal thoughts, body horror
Thanks to Tor.com for sending along a copy of this to me in exchange for an honest review!
I thought this was striking and scary as a novella, but it concluded feeling a bit incomplete. As much as I loved the entire middle section as a story of Molly and the other mollys, I felt like the framing device for the novella itself was a bit weak and it made the entire thing a bit unbalanced. But overall, if you’re looking for a super creepy, quick read, I would still recommend this one.
TW: self harm, cutting, suicidal thoughts, body horror
Thanks to Tor.com for sending along a copy of this to me in exchange for an honest review!