Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

The Endless and Other Stories by Brandon Baker

9 reviews

dumitia's review

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Body horror and Self harm

cxxitlyn's review

challenging dark mysterious tense 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? It's complicated

2.5

the compilation of short stories is definitely an interesting take, with the cat POV being my favorite. i think the stories had interesting plots, that were as well developed as can be given how short they are. the author does a good job of stating some content warnings, however it’s worth stating that they are graphic when reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Blood, Bullying, Murder, Stalking, Violence, Death, Physical abuse, Gore, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

eeeeeli_is_probably_lonely's review

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

It was okay, I was just a bit bored.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Infidelity

readingwithkaitlyn's review

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Fatphobia, Murder, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Infidelity, Blood, Self harm, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, and Mental illness

Pandemic

erinxmegan's review

dark funny lighthearted mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm

bakerreads's review

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Self harm, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Cursing, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Body horror, Gore, Murder, and Suicidal thoughts

kkalicky94's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Infidelity, Murder, Violence, Blood, Death, Dysphoria, Self harm, and Stalking

tarynreadss's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have been in a reading slump for WEEKS and this took me right out of it! I absolutely loved these short stories. They were gripping, surprising, and disturbing (in the absolute best way). This was such a fun read and I hope Brandon continues to write in the future, the imagery was fantastic, I felt like I was standing right there in every story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Death, and Stalking

starrysteph's review

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

More cat POVs in horror! MORE CAT POVS IN HORROR! 

 

The Endless and Other Stories is a 5-story collection that will keep you up at night. Each story is so unique (in both plot and writing style) and will make your heart pound while still yearning for more. 

 

It’s sometimes gory & violent, sometimes otherworldly, and sometimes serves up dark humor. There’s a mix of thriller and horror elements – nothing veers too far into “extremely disturbing”, but they are all unsettling in their own way. And many were open-ended and left you with a lot to chew on; I think they could easily be expanded. 

 

Brandon is a wonderful book reviewer & recommender and it’s clear he’s learned from his reading! This collection was so compelling, and I can’t wait until he releases something in a longer form. 

 

CW: death, graphic violence, injury, self harm, stalking, animal cruelty (very light), suicidal thoughts, infidelity

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Suicide, Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Death, Stalking, and Infidelity