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all_things_books21's review against another edition
2.0
This book was one of the weirdest and most confusing books I’ve ever read. While I do understand this is the author’s first book, and it was well written, I just had no clue what was happening most of the time. Truthfully I only gave it 2 stars because it was well written. This book was very religious based, and I expected it to be a little, it was a lot more than I expected it to be. This book just wasn’t it for me. I don’t honestly recommend it, but I do want to give the author another chance so will read another book of hers eventually.
voxvenati's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Interesting premise, but ultimately fell flat.
I loved the summary. I loved the fucked up priest. I liked Cora enough. And it was an interesting experience reading it.
My main issue with the book is that the characters have no impact on the plot. Everything happens to them. I don’t think a single thing they did mattered. I felt like every other chapter was just a game of “let’s try doing the exact same thing again”.
To summarize my feelings with a quote from the book:
I loved the summary. I loved the fucked up priest. I liked Cora enough. And it was an interesting experience reading it.
My main issue with the book is that the characters have no impact on the plot. Everything happens to them. I don’t think a single thing they did mattered. I felt like every other chapter was just a game of “let’s try doing the exact same thing again”.
To summarize my feelings with a quote from the book:
They’d spent the night waiting and waiting and nothing had happened.
My next biggest gripes stem from two things, vaguely spoilers so hidden as such.
TLDR; the summary felt misleading, it doesn’t really go anywhere, but the writing was sort of interesting and the priest was hot and pathetic, so it does get some points for trying.
morticia_59's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
murrayviolet's review against another edition
3.0
Score: 3/5
A reporter, Cora Mayburn had to travel to North Carolina to talk with Michael, a town priest, about snake handling. While Cora was in North Carolina to do her job, she heard about the girl, Leah, who got bit by the snake while snake handling. Hence, she decided to visit Lea and maybe had some interviews with her. However, on the way to Leah’s house she noticed something strange, for example, the birds and the plants suddenly died in front of Cora, and then after, they went back to live again, like a resurrection. Cora will have to find the answer to what happened to Leah before it’s too late.
Before I start this review, I must tell you guys that if you are not a fan of violence or eccentric books, you might wanna pass this one because it’s really full-on.
Beneath is a supernatural horror book published by an independent publisher. It was very brutal and grotesque. For instance, the child sexual abuse scenes that were explained in detail and explicitly, the sadistically violent scenes, or the most disgusting and bizarre sex scenes.
When I read the synopsis, I found it interesting and promising because religion horror is the sub-genre I really like. Even so, after I finished the book, I realized that snake handling wasn’t the main story, the religion was. The book referred to Bible quite often. If you’re a Christian, you might understand some. The monster was the best. Try as I may I can never explain how frightened and hideous it was. I made the warped face a few times. In terms of the writing, it was smooth and easy to read but not engaging which is super heartbreaking. Besides, the ending was awful. The ending was like rush, rush, rush because maybe the author or some editor thought the book was too long, I don’t know but that’s the impression I got. Therefore, this book is not as perfect as I thought.
Ultimately, this book might not be for everyone but if you read the review and find it assuring, go grab a copy.
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A reporter, Cora Mayburn had to travel to North Carolina to talk with Michael, a town priest, about snake handling. While Cora was in North Carolina to do her job, she heard about the girl, Leah, who got bit by the snake while snake handling. Hence, she decided to visit Lea and maybe had some interviews with her. However, on the way to Leah’s house she noticed something strange, for example, the birds and the plants suddenly died in front of Cora, and then after, they went back to live again, like a resurrection. Cora will have to find the answer to what happened to Leah before it’s too late.
Before I start this review, I must tell you guys that if you are not a fan of violence or eccentric books, you might wanna pass this one because it’s really full-on.
Beneath is a supernatural horror book published by an independent publisher. It was very brutal and grotesque. For instance, the child sexual abuse scenes that were explained in detail and explicitly, the sadistically violent scenes, or the most disgusting and bizarre sex scenes.
When I read the synopsis, I found it interesting and promising because religion horror is the sub-genre I really like. Even so, after I finished the book, I realized that snake handling wasn’t the main story, the religion was. The book referred to Bible quite often. If you’re a Christian, you might understand some. The monster was the best. Try as I may I can never explain how frightened and hideous it was. I made the warped face a few times. In terms of the writing, it was smooth and easy to read but not engaging which is super heartbreaking. Besides, the ending was awful. The ending was like rush, rush, rush because maybe the author or some editor thought the book was too long, I don’t know but that’s the impression I got. Therefore, this book is not as perfect as I thought.
Ultimately, this book might not be for everyone but if you read the review and find it assuring, go grab a copy.
Connect with Biblioteca di VIolet via:
YouTube
michaellouisdixon's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent Horror novel. This kind of reminded me of something from the old Dell Abyss Horror line. This book delivers its Horror up dark and delicious. I look forward to reading more from Kristi DeMeester.
MLD
MLD
daisytracey's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
not great. very confused second half. the action packed climax lasted for 150 ish pages and had no discernible plot to it just lots of gore which got boring fast. the main characters, although likeable, made lots of out of character decisions all explained away by the general aura of chaos and progression which made most significant events unsatisfying.
pacardullo's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
What starts as folk horror later shifts toward something else. The first two thirds were compelling enough, but it is the third act where thing kick into gear and elevates the story.