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kristenspeagle's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hb_bookworm's review against another edition
5.0
first off, I have to say I'm honestly stunned I didn't see more hype for this book coming out. I follow a lot of horror publishing news and I didn't know about this book until right after it was released. this is the best horror book I've read this year. this book scared me in a way I haven't been scared in a long time - this book made me understand the idea of sticking a horror novel in the freezer. the mix of body horror, building tension and dread, psychological horror, cosmic horror, and the overwhelming and devastating depiction of grief ripped through me as a reader. I will be pondering the last section of the book for a long time. absolutely phenomenal.
kenziesocks's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
subtleassiduities's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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? No
4.5
When dealing with stories centered around grief, the beginning is usually slow and miserable. I almost put this book down, but I'm really glad I hung in there until Part II, because when it gets good, it gets good. I was on the edge of my seat for the rest of the story.
The imagery and the language that the creatures use is a big high point of this story. Few horror novels actually spook me, but this one got my heart pumping in certain moments. I was creeped out and delightfully distressed throughout. Everything coming together felt like getting stitches removed: incredinly uncomfortable and uneasily cathartic. Really a great read.
The imagery and the language that the creatures use is a big high point of this story. Few horror novels actually spook me, but this one got my heart pumping in certain moments. I was creeped out and delightfully distressed throughout. Everything coming together felt like getting stitches removed: incredinly uncomfortable and uneasily cathartic. Really a great read.
autumn2001's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
3.75
rghostling's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jvzyxx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
5.0
roxiehrt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Wow. This is the perfect mix of homages to the horror greats and a new voice for horror. If you like anything by Mike Flanagan (haunting of hill house) you’ll LOVE this book. It reminded me of all the best grief based horror (pet cemetery, hereditary, etc) It is streamlined and very masterfully written. I was hooked from page 1 until the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Grief, Blood, Vomit, Animal death, Medical content, Murder, Terminal illness, Body horror, Suicide, Chronic illness, Cursing, Gun violence, Death of parent, Violence, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts