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jessicakornelsen's review against another edition
- 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
0.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Mental illness, Violence, Miscarriage, Body horror, Murder, Medical trauma, Child abuse, Infertility, Gore, Drug use, Blood, Torture, Sexual violence, Rape, Pregnancy, Fatphobia, Drug abuse, and Death of parent
kiiriko's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
additionally, i thought that it was weird that the n-word was used i think at least twice, despite the fact that the author is a white man? i feel like there is no need to use this word in books written by white authors...
also, the description of the prostitute's body was so gross... i can't really describe it but it is quite noticeable that this book was written by a man because he objectified her so much...
Graphic: Drug use, Addiction, Abortion, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Rape
ericgarika's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Drug use, Dysphoria, Fatphobia, Grief, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Vomit, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Bullying, Death of parent, Excrement, Gore, Infertility, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Murder, Rape, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Ableism, Abortion, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Please take this as a warning that all of the warning listed are most definitely taken to the extreme.annihilatrix's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Cramps after putting heroin in your gf’s vagina? Overdose miscarriage!
Anal sex? Messy prolapse!
Into masturbating with a mannequin? Make a dude into a mannequin by sanding his dick off!
Having a sex worker dilate her vagina when you have mom issues? Stick your head up there for rebirthing!
These are all predictions I made while reading the opening premise of chapters that came true by their end. I might try another book by this author just to see if they have ever tried more compelling subject matter.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Body shaming, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Classism, Cultural appropriation, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Racism, and Vomit
kjricha's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Graphic: Pregnancy, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Drug abuse, Miscarriage, Excrement, Rape, Physical abuse, Vomit, Violence, Abortion, Blood, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Death, Child abuse, Gore, and Infertility
hoole95's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Abortion, Physical abuse, Rape, Murder, Body horror, Vomit, Blood, Addiction, Gore, Violence, and Pregnancy
hmn54437's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
While it grossed me out in every way possible, the twists were interesting and I think it had some interesting things to say about the “rebirthing” trope that we see in literature. It’s a difficult read and one I don’t recommend if you’re squeamish in ANY way, but for extreme horror I was a fan of the shock value.
It also has some intriguing things to say about the kinds of conversations and relationships that can build between two people that have been served some of life’s worst scenarios.
Will I ever read it again? No.
Do I recommend it? No.
Will I ever forget it? Definitely not.
Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Body horror, Drug use, Gore, Rape, Infertility, Excrement, Death, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Vomit, Violence, Addiction, and Drug abuse
lycaenide's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Full breakdown under spoilers:
After reading a book where I had no clue what was going on, in the unreliable narrator / descent into madness kind of way, and no idea how I was supposed to feel ... I needed to read something that was the complete opposite. Enter visceral body horror. Definitely knew what was going on (gross stuff) and definitely knew how I was supposed to feel (horrified).
Characters: 6/10
Considering the book is mainly two characters talking to eachother, there was lots of room for characterisation and I felt it was done well.
Atmosphere: 8/10
Everything was viscerally rendered. I could imagine each disgusting thing.
Writing style: 8/10
Surprisingly well written, considering the niche genre.
Plot: 6/10
Absolutely wild plot and I have no idea how to rate it.
Intrigue: 9/10
It read as one of those books that you just had to keep reading to find out what on earth was going to happen.
Logic: 4/10
While everything was highly deranged and not logical, there was a sort of horrendous fateful intertwining of the stories that was in some way inevitable.
Entertainment: 6/10
It was a page turner that was satisfying to read in its own disgusting way. Like you might not be enjoying it but you can't look away.
Overall rating: 6.71/10
Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Fatphobia, Drug abuse, Toxic relationship, Body horror, and Drug use
Moderate: Racial slurs, Rape, and Trafficking
gmarie12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Body horror, Torture, Blood, Abortion, Medical content, Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Sexual content, Murder, and Physical abuse
clarke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gore, Infidelity, Abortion, Addiction, Blood, Death, Sexual assault, Infertility, Sexual violence, Rape, Murder, Vomit, Body horror, Drug use, Excrement, Medical trauma, Sexual harassment, Miscarriage, Torture, Violence, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Fatphobia