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emilyyjjean's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was so freaking good! I read it so quickly, because I could not put it down. I liked the change in perspectives throughout the story. I felt like it kept the story fresh and interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm, Abandonment, and Child abuse
Minor: Torture
whitneygood11's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
sonias's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Hell is yucky and unlucky 😎
These two quotes describe the book perfectly:
These two quotes describe the book perfectly:
Love is all-powerfull, untill you learn first-hand what happens when a vegetable peeler meets the far-back surface of your tongue.
Who was the first person to seek comfort in another?
Did it work?
And if not who was brave enough to try again?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Gore and Violence
Minor: Suicide
hanj12's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3/5⭐️
The vibes were there! Think Hasbin Hotel/Helluva Boss with a family summer mystery added in. If you are a person who usually likes morally gray characters and multiple POVs, this book may be for you. Also, very short chapters are a plus!
Please check the content warnings before reading!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Alcohol, Murder, and Death
Minor: Suicide
caro_shelves's review
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I loved this book! The writing is impeccable, and Lux's gradual weaving of the story gradually draws you in. What appears to be a simple, tragic family drama is intricately connected to Peyote and Calamity's work in Hell. It's excellent. There were so many moments that had me gasping out loud. It's worth the read if you like a bit of mystery alongside your horror and humor.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, Gore, Toxic friendship, Self harm, and Mental illness
Moderate: Trafficking, Torture, Alcohol, Violence, Sexual content, and Religious bigotry
missjoni's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Alcohol, Abandonment, Gun violence, and Grief
Minor: Suicide
eggbeater's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Hell itself is comedic--you can never find a pen that works, you're always stepping in deep puddles, the radio only plays songs that you hate, the bar only serves Jägermeister--but life on earth can be surprisingly dark and involves a lot of child abuse, fair warning.
The short chapters, constant small reveals, and switching points of view kept me quickly turning the pages. It was messed up, but I liked it.
The short chapters, constant small reveals, and switching points of view kept me quickly turning the pages. It was messed up, but I liked it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Self harm, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
spicycronereads's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0
I listened to the audiobook, performed by Macleod Andrews and Brittany Pressley. It was a lot of fun.
This book is really hard to describe. It is part absurd workplace comedy (where the workplace is hell) and part thriller.
There are two parallel narratives, one following Peyote Trip, the hell salesperson charged with closing deals. We see what happens to his work life when a new woman joins the organization. The other narrative centers on a family going to their summer house in New Hampshire.
The first half of the book really centers on the absurdity of hell and building the tension around this family’s summer vacation. And then it takes a pretty dark turn and the thriller aspects ramp up.
I won’t say much more for fear of spoiling it but there is character development and it happens in some surprising ways. Speaking of surprises, I guessed a few of the twists but at least one got me.
There is pretty much no diverse representation. Everyone is white and the family on earth has multi-generational wealth.
The audio performances are great. I loved Macleod Andrew’s’ take on Peyote’s voice and Brittany Pressley really brought bone head teenage boys to life while simultaneously capturing women in a variety of ages.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. To the point that when I got home from work yesterday with only an hour left to go, I listened to the rest from the couch (I normally only listen while driving or doing housework). It also made me feel totally justified in my dislike of Jagermeister. 😂 IYKYK. It is a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book is really hard to describe. It is part absurd workplace comedy (where the workplace is hell) and part thriller.
There are two parallel narratives, one following Peyote Trip, the hell salesperson charged with closing deals. We see what happens to his work life when a new woman joins the organization. The other narrative centers on a family going to their summer house in New Hampshire.
The first half of the book really centers on the absurdity of hell and building the tension around this family’s summer vacation. And then it takes a pretty dark turn and the thriller aspects ramp up.
I won’t say much more for fear of spoiling it but there is character development and it happens in some surprising ways. Speaking of surprises, I guessed a few of the twists but at least one got me.
There is pretty much no diverse representation. Everyone is white and the family on earth has multi-generational wealth.
The audio performances are great. I loved Macleod Andrew’s’ take on Peyote’s voice and Brittany Pressley really brought bone head teenage boys to life while simultaneously capturing women in a variety of ages.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. To the point that when I got home from work yesterday with only an hour left to go, I listened to the rest from the couch (I normally only listen while driving or doing housework). It also made me feel totally justified in my dislike of Jagermeister. 😂 IYKYK. It is a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Violence, Abandonment, Torture, and Self harm
Moderate: Infidelity and Murder
Minor: Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
Cult,samisreading's review
challenging
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Self harm, Toxic friendship, Violence, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Gun violence, Child death, Classism, and Murder