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swalk's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An intimate and immersive view into a small window of a young woman’s life, as she strives to carry on after a traumatic event, struggling with the meaningless rigmarole of daily life. Her armour, a facade of make-up and clothes, using her memory of how it is to be normal as a template for surviving this experience. She forges a relationship with a similarly injured woman which culminates in a situation she could never have imagined.
I thought this was a wonderfully considered account of personal trauma, followed by the emptiness of depression. It really resonated with me and I’m sure it will, with many women. I found it quite hard to listen to in places, but that’s how trauma is. I loved the dark twist at the end and the metaphor of the phantom. I was never quite sure where it was going to go, which kept it exciting. Overall a fantastic read.
Dead Animals is insightful, violent, beautiful and lonely.
The narrator was truly excellent, she made this audiobook giving you a connection with the protagonist and a visceral link to their emotion.
I thought this was a wonderfully considered account of personal trauma, followed by the emptiness of depression. It really resonated with me and I’m sure it will, with many women. I found it quite hard to listen to in places, but that’s how trauma is. I loved the dark twist at the end and the metaphor of the phantom. I was never quite sure where it was going to go, which kept it exciting. Overall a fantastic read.
Dead Animals is insightful, violent, beautiful and lonely.
The narrator was truly excellent, she made this audiobook giving you a connection with the protagonist and a visceral link to their emotion.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape
kadbee's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Thanks to Hodder & Stoughton + NetGalley for the ARC.
The cover and description of this book drew me in and the mysterious hauntings and narrator kept me hooked. A queer relationship with even queerer happenings was intriguing to read.
I wish the book was longer to see more development or aftermath of thetoxic relationship between our narrator and Helene,as unfortunately for me the final two chapters feel rushed, not as fleshed out as they could have been. The build up is slow and intense, the quick sudden ending leaves an unsatisfying taste in ones mouth.
Other than that I really enjoyed this, the narrator is a really well written, interesting character with obvious flaws and weaknesses that add to her identity, which may be overlooked if written by someone else. .
The cover and description of this book drew me in and the mysterious hauntings and narrator kept me hooked. A queer relationship with even queerer happenings was intriguing to read.
I wish the book was longer to see more development or aftermath of the
Other than that I really enjoyed this, the narrator is a really well written, interesting character with obvious flaws and weaknesses that add to her identity, which may be overlooked if written by someone else. .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Animal death
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Violence
tiasy97's review against another edition
3.5
I think I’m still a bit confused as to what was actually going on in this, I expected it to give me a bit more, however the narration was stunning and due to this I wanted to keep listening! The narrator was brilliant in conveying the emotions of the main character and I really felt engaged with them at times. The story was interesting but at times didn’t make much sense, there didn’t seem to be an entire plot line and at times I couldn’t tell where we were trying to go with it. The ending was very sudden for me, although I understand this is a short read so I guess it had to be!
I also understand the main character is meant to be a normal person but I am annoyed that she dobbed Helene in for the murder, girlie KILL THE MAN AND ENJOY ITTTTTTT !!!!!
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual assault
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