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ginabelle's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Suicide, and Cannibalism
fruitbatflora'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Slavery, and Cannibalism
Minor: Rape, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
dogearedbooks's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Cannibalism, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Slavery and Suicide
sarahweyand's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
As someone who isn't big on westerns, I thought this was a very well executed horror-western-fantasy smörgåsbord . The writing was good, the characters were interesting and had compelling arcs and different dynamics with each other, and overall I really loved the atmosphere that was created. I enjoyed the feeling of dread I would get each time the group arrived to a new location because Grecian never failed to surprise and disgust me with where he was planning on going. Surprisingly, I found the ending to be touching and sweet and felt it was a great way to wrap up such a grim, dark novel.
I do wish this book was a little shorter and it did start to get formulaic/repetitive towards the end. I also felt like the overarching plot about Sadie Grace was a little anticlimactic and hastily resolved, but I didn't mind it too much; I understand what the author was going for and I know there has to be some inciting incident to get our gang together and on the road and the story is certainly more about the journey than the destination.
I think this is a wonderful addition to the horror genre this year and would recommend it to anyone who loves atmospheric horror. Definitely read the trigger warnings, but I wouldn't overlook this one!
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, and Violence
Moderate: Child death, Racism, and Cannibalism
Minor: Suicide
erynlasbelin's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child death, Cursing, Fatphobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Xenophobia, Excrement, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Sexual harassment
pm_me_book_recs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Themes of found family, gathering an adventure party, and good vs evil. Our main cast of adventurers is a dynamic and hearty bunch, mysterious backgrounds abound! The baddies are either absolutely unhinged, or total wretches that make you pity and hate them. There's an undercurrent of bumbling henchmen (with racist and misogynist tendancies) and it feels like every single character has the worst luck (aside from a few). There is gruesome violence and body horror, some spectral scares, and an overall tenseness to the story.
The pace was a little slower than I expected, considering the tagine, and I had issues remember the massive cast of characters between the constant shifting perspectives. All said and done, this book was a great time, equal parts hilarious and unsettling.
I listened to an ALC via libro.fm and the narrator was excellent. Showcasing various Western/Southern accents to easily deliberate between speakers, and perfectly portryed the deranged big baddie, John Pirhella was amazing!
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, and Colonisation
wanderonwards's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Child death, Hate crime, Racism, Sexism, Suicide, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
readthesparrow's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Grief, Cannibalism, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol
Minor: Hate crime, Infertility, Infidelity, Vomit, Medical content, Abortion, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual harassment
chezler24's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Racism and Suicide
apairofducks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This novel is also a feat of first person omniscient! I’ve read too many novels recently that tried to do first person close with alternating POVs, and I need them to read this novel and take notes.
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Gore, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Torture, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment