Reviews tagging 'Schizophrenia/Psychosis '

The Devil Aspect by Craig Russell

3 reviews

chris_reads's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Medical content, Murder, Racial slurs, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Violence

Moderate: Torture, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Blood, Confinement, Drug abuse, and Pedophilia

Minor: Racism, Suicide, Rape, Gore, Death of parent, and Misogyny

killmoore_'s review

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My goodness, can this man paint a picture! Step into the world of 1935 Czechoslavakia and follow along as we work to unravel the mystery of Leather Apron and the Devils Six.

Atmospheric and spooky, The Devil Aspect had me hooked from the very beginning. It may seem a bit daunting at over 400 pages, but the short chapters and alternating perspectives make this a jaw dropping page turner. 

I could not be happier with the way each character is flushed out - the are beautifully human, and the portrayal of madness as a very human happening is refreshing. This is a perfectly gruesome police procedural/psychological thriller that will have you searching the recesses of your own mind for your devil. 

The big twist is a bit predictable, but it does not in any way diminish the story. Strap in, grab a comfort item, and delve deep into the dark corners of humanity. It's worth the trip. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Child death, Pedophilia, Police brutality, Cursing, Forced institutionalization, Sexual violence, Violence, Vomit, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual assault, Torture, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, Body horror, Cannibalism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Murder, Religious bigotry, and Rape

coopergrace's review against another edition

dark tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Torture, Violence, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Rape, Murder, and Mental illness

Minor: Cursing