Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

Deadly Class, tom 1: 1987 Reagan Youth by Rick Remender, David Lapham, Lee Loughridge, Wes Craig

2 reviews

reading_on_mars555's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? Yes

5.0

Honestly probably my favourite book would 100% recommend can’t wait to finish the series!!!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Torture, Suicide attempt, Stalking, Sexual content, Violence, Gore, Blood, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Physical abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, Addiction, Body horror, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Child abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Grief, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Death, and Cursing

philippmk's review against another edition

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Great writing accompanied by fantastic art and STUNNING colours. I especially loved

all of the drug-induced hallucinations in the last issue

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However, for me the violence was sometimes a little too over the top (even though I know this is a book about murder) and I could've done without the homophobic slurs. I understand this is set in a "different time" and can add to the characterisation of whoever is using this language, but I honestly believe you don't have to use it to make your point. There are other, more subtle ways to achieve the same effect.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death of parent, Blood, Murder, Violence, and Drug use

Moderate: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Animal cruelty, and Body horror

Minor: Sexual content