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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
genuinely a good and compelling book (although definitely not like... peak literature) but also. reads like jackieshauna fanfiction
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
When will I learn that exorcism horror will never be for me? T_T
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Vomit
Moderate: Rape
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I think Grady Hendricks is becoming a surprising favorite of mine. I’ve read three of his books in the past year and enjoyed every minute. This story was creepy and gory but also was a beautiful tale of friendship that I wasn’t expecting, but thoroughly appreciated. I loved the nostalgia, and I felt immersed in the time period without being bombarded by pop culture references. It’s hard for me to actually be scared while reading, but I was definitely creeped out while listening to this story and had visceral reactions to some of the more graphic scenes. I listened to it on audiobook but I need the physical copy asap.
I couldn’t put it down.
I couldn’t put it down.
I was chronically bored. This should have been right up my alley and it just wasn't.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Vomit
Honestly, a quick read, engaging, 80’s, and pulled me in. I cried at the end. Would absolutely recommend.
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
4.5 because of the ending!
I did enjoy the jokes and the vibes of this book a fair amount! But the story his held back a bit by needing to stick to the tropes of an exorcism story. Y’know asking for help and then deciding not to use it yet and the like.
BUT! The ending clutched this book out so hard! So many exorcism stories make it feel like nothing is real except the demon or whatever. But in this one, I questioned the demon the whole time and I was so impressed by how all the actions taken by the ‘possessed’ and the people around them have real life consequences. People don’t just believe you or forget when it’s over. And my favorite part was definitely seeing the fallout after the climax.
I’ll give this author another shot for sure!
I did enjoy the jokes and the vibes of this book a fair amount! But the story his held back a bit by needing to stick to the tropes of an exorcism story. Y’know asking for help and then deciding not to use it yet and the like.
BUT! The ending clutched this book out so hard! So many exorcism stories make it feel like nothing is real except the demon or whatever. But in this one, I questioned the demon the whole time and I was so impressed by how all the actions taken by the ‘possessed’ and the people around them have real life consequences. People don’t just believe you or forget when it’s over. And my favorite part was definitely seeing the fallout after the climax.
I’ll give this author another shot for sure!