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lidia7's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
very gross and disturbing
i enjoyed these stories the most: Body Magic, Hatchling
i enjoyed these stories the most: Body Magic, Hatchling
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Cannibalism, Excrement, Vomit, and Body horror
Moderate: Stalking, Death, Death of parent, Medical content, Animal death, Cancer, and Sexual content
Minor: Cultural appropriation, Eating disorder, and Incest
mellowbread's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Life must be tough for you – why not just enjoy yourself in this momentary world of lies?
I am so repulsed, uncomfortable, queasy, creeped out, unsettled, but this was so thought-provoking that it seriously deserves a 4 star. I’m convinced I’m not normal, and I’m also convinced no one is normal. But every short story made me think about it what is acceptable and how do we draw the line between borderline gross/disgusting and acceptance?
My favourites, and my thoughts:
A First-Rate Material - I often recycle, but never in this way
A Magnificent Spread - I’m vegetarian, which many people don’t understand. It also made me think about cultural appropriation
Life Ceremony - What is normal if not decided by society?
Hatchling - Everyone sees a different side of you, but this takes it to an extreme
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cannibalism, Vomit, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Cultural appropriation, and Stalking
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