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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
This was an odd little book. Not entirely sure what I just read and I feel like maybe that was the point? Maybe? I dont know...cant say I'd recommend this one but at the same time I want to read it again because...wtf was that? I listened to the audiobook and if I do reread it then I may try reading it physically to see if that helps me follow it a little better.
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
*Reviewed for NetGalley*
One Bloody Thing After Another is an untraditional horror novel. It's format is spare and the language stark. This establishes the tone for the odd premise that combines three stories that veer from normalcy to the bizzare. The characters are simply drawn yet strangely engaging, particularly Jackie as a disturbed, yearning teen.
The flow felt uncomfortable, perhaps that was the authors intent, but it made it difficult for me to settle into it, particularly near the end with Jackie's disjointed experiences. It was a very quick read, it took me less than hour at just over 110 pages (if you dismiss the blank page chapter breaks.
One Bloody Thing After Another has some scenes that I admired for their creeping sense of unease and masterfully explores themes such as loss, alienation and sacrifice that are embedded in the arcs of the individual characters stories. What I had difficulty with is the stacatto style and structure so I can't say I enjoyed reading it all that much. I'd recommend One Bloody Thing After Another for those that like horror tales a little left of center or are just looking for something new to try.
One Bloody Thing After Another is an untraditional horror novel. It's format is spare and the language stark. This establishes the tone for the odd premise that combines three stories that veer from normalcy to the bizzare. The characters are simply drawn yet strangely engaging, particularly Jackie as a disturbed, yearning teen.
The flow felt uncomfortable, perhaps that was the authors intent, but it made it difficult for me to settle into it, particularly near the end with Jackie's disjointed experiences. It was a very quick read, it took me less than hour at just over 110 pages (if you dismiss the blank page chapter breaks.
One Bloody Thing After Another has some scenes that I admired for their creeping sense of unease and masterfully explores themes such as loss, alienation and sacrifice that are embedded in the arcs of the individual characters stories. What I had difficulty with is the stacatto style and structure so I can't say I enjoyed reading it all that much. I'd recommend One Bloody Thing After Another for those that like horror tales a little left of center or are just looking for something new to try.
3.5
Cortito, simpático, cuenta varias historias sobrenaturales enmascaradas de historias de la vida cotidiana.
Cortito, simpático, cuenta varias historias sobrenaturales enmascaradas de historias de la vida cotidiana.
dark
medium-paced
I don't even have words.
This was horrific and hilarious and absurd and completely logical all at the same time.
I've got a little soft spot for a girl like Jackie, I really do.
This was horrific and hilarious and absurd and completely logical all at the same time.
I've got a little soft spot for a girl like Jackie, I really do.
One Bloody Thing After Another is not what it seems, Joey Comeau surprise us with a fictional tale filled with gore and death.
Never has a book affected me so deeply. Joey Comeau enters in the person's soul and unveils their true nature. A true master of horror that leaves you hanging with every word.