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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
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
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
this is such an indescribable book. it left me confused and sad but in a good way? the progression of the main character's mental state left me devastated. this was beautiful and sad. i would totally recommend this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Alcohol, Abandonment, Dementia, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Body horror, Death, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts
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