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rinny11's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
ghostsmut's review against another edition
2.0
Did not vibe with me at all. I can’t remember a single story from it.
shellbatronic's review against another edition
5.0
An engrossing collection of short stories that defies easy description. Bizarre? Disturbing? Vaguely dystopic? Creepily nostalgic? Somehow, yes. Tiny windows into worlds I could have read much more about. Hours, days after finishing a story I would find my mind drifting back.
varsha_ravi's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5 :)
Darkly inventive collection that will stay long after it's been read.
For a full review check: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcN5SK4nSh-/?taken-by=between.bookends
I received this as a review copy from Coachhouse books, but all opinions are my own.
Darkly inventive collection that will stay long after it's been read.
For a full review check: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcN5SK4nSh-/?taken-by=between.bookends
I received this as a review copy from Coachhouse books, but all opinions are my own.
sophiesophso's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bebidocrimes's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I am very much not a short story collection person, but this one actually got me to finish, enjoy it, AND keep the book. My favorites were the first one 'Unstitched' and the title story will leave me in suspense for the rest of my life. I liked seeing the common motifs float throughout, even if their meanings/symbolism/implications evolved. Trying to decide if the comments about most people's (very common) appearances are an author issue or very intended to build the world of each story, definitely gave me the ick. But it's light horror so I'll let it slide. Except that last story 'Notes From a Spider', he definitely had some issues going on.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Rape, Self harm, and Suicidal thoughts
jobinsonlis's review against another edition
4.0
This is a bizarre collection of disturbing and often gross short stories. If you’re a fan of Angela Carter or Jeannette Winterson when she’s feeling particularly surreal, you’ll probably like these stories.