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seagullsaga's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A book I found on accident, I very much enjoyed this book. I was drawn in by the non-traditional protagonist- you don’t usually see horror stories with an elderly woman as the protagonist. I wasn’t let down by the story itself: it is an empathetic, engrossing read that manages to avoid the pitfalls that other horror falls into when dealing with age. The horror of this book isn’t being old, instead it’s a dark story about loss of agency and isolation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Chronic illness, Body horror, Confinement, Death, Dementia, and Mental illness
Moderate: Terminal illness, Ableism, and Self harm
Minor: Animal death
jessicabobessica's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a quick read for me, driven by desire to know the ending. The story was just abstract enough to keep me guessing, which I liked. When an author can keep me guessing, without alienating me with indecipherable metaphor it is a win.
The connection to nature was a pleasant surprise, and I found myself actually learning some fun stuff about trees and other plant species.
Definitely wouldn’t recommend this one for folks who struggle with dementia or themes of depersonalization.
The connection to nature was a pleasant surprise, and I found myself actually learning some fun stuff about trees and other plant species.
Definitely wouldn’t recommend this one for folks who struggle with dementia or themes of depersonalization.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Dementia, Blood, Chronic illness, Confinement, and Injury/Injury detail
luckythenoun's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Dementia, and Suicide
mauvesoul's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Mental illness, Torture, Alcohol, Body horror, Body shaming, Murder, Terminal illness, Death, Dementia, Chronic illness, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
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