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Bound in Flesh: An Anthology of Trans Body Horror by Lor Gislason
2 reviews
ramreadsagain's review
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
An excellent collection of short stories, with a great mix of disturbing, creepy, odd and horrifying. I can definitely see how trans people in particular can have an intimate relationship with body horror, and these stories are a powerful representation of this.
Some favourites include The Haunting of Aiden Finch (which is great for creepypasta fans), Lady Davelina’s Last Pet, Long Fingers, and the final three especially!
Some were a bit of a miss for me, but I still absolutely recommend this anthology!
I was offered a free copy of this book by Book Sirens and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Some favourites include The Haunting of Aiden Finch (which is great for creepypasta fans), Lady Davelina’s Last Pet, Long Fingers, and the final three especially!
Some were a bit of a miss for me, but I still absolutely recommend this anthology!
I was offered a free copy of this book by Book Sirens and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Body horror, and Gore
Moderate: Vomit, Pregnancy, and Sexual violence
Minor: Self harm, Suicide attempt, and Religious bigotry
mythian's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I had never considered how the trans experience could be related to body horror before, but having read this book, I think it was a brilliant idea to put this collection together. The horror elements put the reader at unease with the main character's situation and their body, encouraging empathetic connections with someone of a different gender or lived experience than yours. Many of these characters have a strong sense of identity-- they know what is right for them, and when something is wrong, you can feel how disturbing the situation is. The characters also often very driven; they go for what they want, even if it may seem horrific to others.
I found several stories empowering, but there are just as many that I found really gross and disturbing. That all comes down to personal preference, but this is a reminder to be in the right headspace when reading this book, as there is frequently quite vitriolic imagery.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I found several stories empowering, but there are just as many that I found really gross and disturbing. That all comes down to personal preference, but this is a reminder to be in the right headspace when reading this book, as there is frequently quite vitriolic imagery.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dysphoria, Body horror, and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical trauma, Self harm, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Excrement
Suicidal ideation
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