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caleighsmith's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
2.5
abbiemens's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
1jessml's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
capnlinnius's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous. I don't know what to say to convince you to pick this up without spoiling you, but if you are looking for beautiful writing, a queer main character taking charge of reality as we know it, the strange flavor of cosmic and existential horror, and the philosophical exercise of how we can - or cannot - know what time is and our place on its line, this is the novella for you. (Toss in some secret cult living underneath New York for good measure, and this is the story you're headed for.)
The thing that I think really got to me was the horror of how we treat each other, how some people are discarded as useless by society as a whole, and how most of us simply accept that this is how it is. And there's going to be another story in this universe? Yes, please and thank you. I cannot wait.
The thing that I think really got to me was the horror of how we treat each other, how some people are discarded as useless by society as a whole, and how most of us simply accept that this is how it is. And there's going to be another story in this universe? Yes, please and thank you. I cannot wait.
acelesteee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
essie101's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Transphobia
readthesparrow's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
One of the best pieces of cosmic horror I’ve ever read. If you love THE KING IN YELLOW, you simply must read THE WORM AND HIS KINGS.
kayleyc's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
s_sheppard18's review against another edition
3.0
A thought provoking, wild ride, like good cosmic horror should be. Would have been 4 stars if there hadn't been quite so much repetition.
Edited to add: the audiobook performance was EXCELLENT and really added to the disquieting cultish atmosphere, 100% recommend it if you enjoy audiobooks. I listened with my Scribd subscription.
Edited to add: the audiobook performance was EXCELLENT and really added to the disquieting cultish atmosphere, 100% recommend it if you enjoy audiobooks. I listened with my Scribd subscription.