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catapocalypse'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is an intense exploration of grief about a man dealing both with the death of his wife as well as with a malevolent force hounding him. It weaves in a variety of other timely anxieties, like always-listening electronic assistants, the many angles of the relentless media cycle, and being a bit disconnected from one's own heritage.
Main thing I want to note is that the first 25-30 pages are slower than one might expect, but then the speculative bits start seeping in, and things really pick up speed as it goes. So I recommend sticking with it, even if the beginning doesn't quite grab you!
Other than that, the ending felt a little weak compared to how hard things go in the middle. It feels as if there are a number of compelling ways things could have gone, but things unravel without pursuing any of them in a satisfying way.
This is a great debut, and I'm eager to read more from this author!
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child abuse, Incest, Racism, and Rape
cuddlygryphon's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Medical content, and Alcohol
gknott's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, and Suicide attempt
mossymossy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
Minor: Drug abuse and Alcohol
kingsamong'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
3.75
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
Minor: Vomit
danimacuk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Grief
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
megwilli's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Grief
freadman666's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Suicide
owlribbon's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Car accident
brunonadamas's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury