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I really hope my first read of 2018 doesn't set the tone for the whole year, because the insidious horror of this novella is going to haunt me for a long time (and who doesn't need a little less horror in RL 2018?). I really liked the book from the very beginning, loved how visceral it all felt, but the real horror of it didn't hit until a good halfway through, reading in the dark and wondering who was going to come for me. There were moments of an overarching theme of infertility that didn't quite come together, but as a horror novella it is a huge success for me.
fast-paced
Que locura!!
Como é um livro pequeno as coisas acontecem muuito rápido e eu adorei isso, gostaria muito de ver esse livro adaptado pra filme, ia ser estranho mas eu veria hahaha
Eu adorei que essa personagem não é sempre correta, ela só faz tudo pra sobreviver e sei lá como, consegue hahaha
Como é um livro pequeno as coisas acontecem muuito rápido e eu adorei isso, gostaria muito de ver esse livro adaptado pra filme, ia ser estranho mas eu veria hahaha
Eu adorei que essa personagem não é sempre correta, ela só faz tudo pra sobreviver e sei lá como, consegue hahaha
A strange and interesting little book. I think it reads better with less explanation, although there is not very much in this first book anyway. Molly is creepy and her life is fascinating to see, although I’m not drawn much to the characters.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
dark
medium-paced
Rating: 5/5 Penguins
Quick Reasons: this was a WHIRLWIND crazy read; I went in not knowing what to expect, and came out not knowing exactly what happened but knowing I LOVED every minute of it; there was this moment where I just...it's like this book took a breath, and stole it away from me; I have NO WORDS
I know the dates say I read this MONTHS AND MONTHS ago but guys. GUYYYYYYS. This. Book. THIS BOOK. I have almost no words to describe the ways this book affected me. In the midst of personal trauma and the loss of my mom, this book was an escape into something unexpected. And it WAS unexpected--I have this nasty habit of only skimming through a book's synopsis, and then forgetting everything I skimmed over. So when I opened this book? I didn't know exactly what I was getting into. On top of that, the idea that Tade Thompson plays with is just SO UNIQUE, I don't think I could have anticipated such an emotional and compelling story even if I'd tried.
The prose is poetic, powerful, and poignant. I really LOVE the ways Tade Thompson took the pages and twisted them into a lyrical, beautiful journey of self-discovery, self-loathing, and self-triumph. There was a moment, about halfway or so through, where I thought I MIGHT know where the end would lead....and I was absolutely devastated to learn just how wrong I was.
I just CANNOT say enough how much I enjoyed this read. My anticipation, going in, was MUCH lower than I think it should have been--because this book? Is AMAZING, and I urge all of you who love the paranormal and the unique to pick it up. Pick it up RIGHT NOW, THIS INSTANT! You won't regret it--the Mollys won't let you.
Quick Reasons: this was a WHIRLWIND crazy read; I went in not knowing what to expect, and came out not knowing exactly what happened but knowing I LOVED every minute of it; there was this moment where I just...it's like this book took a breath, and stole it away from me; I have NO WORDS
I know the dates say I read this MONTHS AND MONTHS ago but guys. GUYYYYYYS. This. Book. THIS BOOK. I have almost no words to describe the ways this book affected me. In the midst of personal trauma and the loss of my mom, this book was an escape into something unexpected. And it WAS unexpected--I have this nasty habit of only skimming through a book's synopsis, and then forgetting everything I skimmed over. So when I opened this book? I didn't know exactly what I was getting into. On top of that, the idea that Tade Thompson plays with is just SO UNIQUE, I don't think I could have anticipated such an emotional and compelling story even if I'd tried.
“Have you ever read Roshodan? Of course you haven’t. You haven’t read anything. Well, my mother made me read his monographs. He said, ‘With each failure, each insult, each wound to the psyche, we are created anew. This new self is who we must battle each day or face extinction of the spirit.’
The prose is poetic, powerful, and poignant. I really LOVE the ways Tade Thompson took the pages and twisted them into a lyrical, beautiful journey of self-discovery, self-loathing, and self-triumph. There was a moment, about halfway or so through, where I thought I MIGHT know where the end would lead....and I was absolutely devastated to learn just how wrong I was.
After some weeks, Leon says, “I love you, Molly.” “No, you don’t, you silly sausage. You think you’re in love because I’m emotionally unavailable. You’ll get over it.”
I just CANNOT say enough how much I enjoyed this read. My anticipation, going in, was MUCH lower than I think it should have been--because this book? Is AMAZING, and I urge all of you who love the paranormal and the unique to pick it up. Pick it up RIGHT NOW, THIS INSTANT! You won't regret it--the Mollys won't let you.
This is a super weird yet really fun read. My main issue was I felt like not enough got explained. I get it’s a novella and part of a trilogy but the why or the how was not really explored at all.
tense
fast-paced
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
interesting premise, quick, and engaging. but also i think a little forgettable, because you dont really have time to get invested in the characters and the world. a lot of questions left open at the end as well