Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian

4 reviews

sheriffrockyraccoon's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I was excited to read a cowboy horror- something that I never would have thought of but seems so perfect- and was eager to start it. While it is definitely violent, I fell in love with the characters and enjoyed the plot as they battled different supernatural elements on the prairie.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in what I would call “D&D” horror. It’s an unlikely group that set on an adventure with many familiar supernatural/horror events. I thought Grecian’s take on traditional folklore and ghost stories was a refreshing take that kept me on my toes. 

For me, personally, the violence against animals was too excessive which is why I docked it a star. If that doesn’t bother you, I would definitely give it a read.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death, Gore, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child death, and Violence

Moderate: Abortion, Cursing, Medical content, Suicide, Racism, and Vomit

Minor: Excrement, Fatphobia, and Stalking

lukewarm_ravens's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

4.75

Read for a class. Not the greatest thing in the world, but I had a heck of a good time. Awesome. Will read again. 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Cursing, Death of parent, Violence, Torture, Suicide, Child death, Murder, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Racism, and Xenophobia

albernikolauras's review

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

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

5.0

Red Rabbit is probably one of the favorite books I read in 2023.

The plot follows a mangy group that go off to claim a reward for a witch they may or may not have killed. This book is a mix of Western travel and horror. It's a travel book, but it never seemed stuck on monotonous. It's bleak and heartwarming at the same time as these characters develop bonds with each other.

I wish I could revisit all these characters.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Blood, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Suicide, Cursing, Suicide attempt, and Body horror

Moderate: Racism and Violence

erynlasbelin's review

adventurous dark sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Cannibalism, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Murder, Stalking, Torture, Violence, Blood, Gore, Vomit, and Alcoholism

Minor: Grief, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Body shaming, Cursing, Excrement, Fatphobia, Rape, Racism, Xenophobia, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Medical content, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt