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2.36 AVERAGE
2.36 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
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:
Complicated
I read this book on Kindle Unlimited, and I originally DNF'd and returned it before deciding that I should power through it to see what the hype in the splatterpunk reading community was about. This was a really difficult read for me based solely on the continuous and horrendous violence against children, and much of it felt gratuitous instead of plot driven, but I understand that's the whole point of shock horror. There were a couple of parts throughout where I think some dialogue blended into the narration, and it was a little confusing, but definitely still readable. I did end up finishing it, and it earned an extra star for the ending, which was a great cliffhanger and opener for a whole new story. This is one of those books I would urge people to research thoroughly before reading because it truly is depraved beyond a measure I was ready for. That being said, I understand why so many people say it's a staple in shock horror reading, and at least I won't suffer the fear of missing out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence
Dnf at 86%
This wasn’t exactly what I thought it was going to be and I can only take so much body horror in the same space as children. I wanted a cat and mouse, unhinged woman protecting her daughter but that’s not what this is which maybe my own fault for going in to this without having read content warnings.
This wasn’t exactly what I thought it was going to be and I can only take so much body horror in the same space as children. I wanted a cat and mouse, unhinged woman protecting her daughter but that’s not what this is which maybe my own fault for going in to this without having read content warnings.
Everyone talked about how gross and awful this book was but, In all honestly it wasn't that bad
challenging
dark
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:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Excrement, Vomit, Murder
Child P
What kind of sick shit is this. It's child R*PE in the entire book.
How can ANYONE actually enjoy this book?
What kind of sick shit is this. It's child R*PE in the entire book.
How can ANYONE actually enjoy this book?
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No