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universalbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
The message imparted by The Remedy seems to be that some pain can not be resolved and thus, is not worth living with. I don’t agree with this message. However, I did enjoy the strong writing and subtly mounting horror that the author was able to impart this message with.
kaceeem5's review against another edition
1.0
What the hell?
I need to stop playing random books with my audible membership. I think ripping my fingernails off would be less pain than listening to this book again.
This was just too weird for me. The ending? Come on, man.
I need to stop playing random books with my audible membership. I think ripping my fingernails off would be less pain than listening to this book again.
This was just too weird for me. The ending? Come on, man.
mamaquiereleer's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kandicez's review against another edition
1.0
This was written in a very intriguing way, and I have to give Haslett credit for that, but it went nowhere. Rather, it went somewhere unacceptable. I'm not one for trigger warnings. I think people read to feel, and warning them away from certain subjects thwarts those feelings, BUT, and there is always a but, this should have a warning.
Haslett posits that those in never ending pain and misery are simply looking for permission to end their lives. Not only is this an ignorant ideal, but it is a dangerous one.
Haslett posits that those in never ending pain and misery are simply looking for permission to end their lives. Not only is this an ignorant ideal, but it is a dangerous one.
reads_must's review
2.0
The Remedy
Dark Corners #6
Horror
Adam Haslett
⭐️⭐️
This book wasn't what I was expecting. To be honest, I was expecting a plot with a lot more tension, more ulterior motives and a creepier vibe.
The pacing was ok but I did find myself skipping paragraphs here and there, especially when it was about Derrick's past/his memories.
I'm not sure I'd even class this book as a horror. The whole premise of the book is that a Dr offers an "unconventional" treatment to hand selected people and charges them an extortionate amount. The treatment involves multiple visits talking about the illness/condition, being shown a projection of your memories and at the end, being shot and thanking the Dr for it just before dying.
It's a shame because there was so much potential and opportunity to make it more sinister
Dark Corners #6
Horror
Adam Haslett
⭐️⭐️
This book wasn't what I was expecting. To be honest, I was expecting a plot with a lot more tension, more ulterior motives and a creepier vibe.
The pacing was ok but I did find myself skipping paragraphs here and there, especially when it was about Derrick's past/his memories.
I'm not sure I'd even class this book as a horror. The whole premise of the book is that a Dr offers an "unconventional" treatment to hand selected people and charges them an extortionate amount. The treatment involves multiple visits talking about the illness/condition, being shown a projection of your memories and at the end, being shot and thanking the Dr for it just before dying.
It's a shame because there was so much potential and opportunity to make it more sinister
wednesdayzombie's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
2.75
olivialucy's review against another edition
2.0
What the hell just happened?
I felt I was into this short story for the first half and then the ending really ruined it.
Looking at the comments, it seems I’m not the only person who thinks that.
2*
I felt I was into this short story for the first half and then the ending really ruined it.
Looking at the comments, it seems I’m not the only person who thinks that.
2*
skywalkerem's review against another edition
2.0
You ever read something that is supposed to disturbing or uncomfortable or scary or /something/ but then it’s just really funny? That was me at the end of this one. Two stars instead of one because I had a good laugh, but not three stars because I don’t think that was the goal of the story.