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dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I listened to the audio book for this one and the narrator is incredible! I've listened to this book twice, a few years apart, and I rated it slightly lower originally, but it really stuck with me, lingering in the back of my mind. Upon this second listen, I decided to up my rating. It just hits a specific itch I struggle to scratch.
I love the writing style for this genre and setting. Kathe Koja does such a good job poetically describing the dirty, gritty world the characters live in and the body horror is both grotesquely and beautifully written - I imagine it's the same kind of awed horror and dread the characters in this experience when looking at/into the funhole.
I love the writing style for this genre and setting. Kathe Koja does such a good job poetically describing the dirty, gritty world the characters live in and the body horror is both grotesquely and beautifully written - I imagine it's the same kind of awed horror and dread the characters in this experience when looking at/into the funhole.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Alcohol
Minor: Excrement, Vomit
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The athmosphere in this story was palpable, but it didn’t quite grab me. Could’ve maybe benefited from being condenced? I got bored at many parts, which is really saying something because I’m all about ”no plot, just vibes” type of books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment