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stephsj's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Childgrave is nothing like Elizabeth or Hell Hound, but still worth a read. It’s not really scary because of what happens, but because of the main character’s reactions. Truly a stressful book with some memorable characters. Though there were some things that made me apprehensive in a non-horror way… like weird and misplaced sexual moments, the unfortunate stereotype of Nanny Joy, and some kinda complicated musings on things like gayness and abortion.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Minor: Abortion
dumaurier's review against another edition
3.25
good plot but not scary or even creepy. i would have enjoyed it a lot more if the characters had more oomph, because they were all interesting if not a little flat. our narrative is an idiot and im not sure if we’re meant to see him that way? but i did laugh frequently so.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism and Child death
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