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jellybean_gene's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I...um...I, uh, I read this book.
First and foremost: trigger warnings. All of them. You name it, it's probably in here.
It is the darkest, cruelest, most graphically violent story I've ever finished. The fact that I finished it - shit I couldn't put it down - is, in my eyes, proof that this author is incredible.
The writing, the voice and the pacing are incredible; the story is unapologetically depraved and that somehow gives the reader just enough distance to avoid feeling complicit in the MC's journey of mayhem.
This book is so fucked up I'm concerned that people will judge me for having completed it. Please don't judge me. And if you're in the mood for a splatter-punk meets sociopathic acts of cruelty, you'll almost certainly enjoy this book.
First and foremost: trigger warnings. All of them. You name it, it's probably in here.
It is the darkest, cruelest, most graphically violent story I've ever finished. The fact that I finished it - shit I couldn't put it down - is, in my eyes, proof that this author is incredible.
The writing, the voice and the pacing are incredible; the story is unapologetically depraved and that somehow gives the reader just enough distance to avoid feeling complicit in the MC's journey of mayhem.
This book is so fucked up I'm concerned that people will judge me for having completed it. Please don't judge me. And if you're in the mood for a splatter-punk meets sociopathic acts of cruelty, you'll almost certainly enjoy this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Cannibalism, Rape, Murder, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Mass/school shootings
nicolehm_'s review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hands down the most fucked up and disturbing book I have ever read…weirdly brilliant.
I always find it hard to give a star rating for books of this nature due to the excessive gruesomeness, however, the main character’s manipulation techniques were a dark genius and the pace of the book was perfect to keep you wanting to know what would happen next.
Only downfall was that I felt there was no backstory to how the main character developed their ‘interests’. It was like she just woke up one day and became evil.
I always find it hard to give a star rating for books of this nature due to the excessive gruesomeness, however, the main character’s manipulation techniques were a dark genius and the pace of the book was perfect to keep you wanting to know what would happen next.
Only downfall was that I felt there was no backstory to how the main character developed their ‘interests’. It was like she just woke up one day and became evil.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Rape, Murder, Torture, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Gore, Pregnancy, Cannibalism, and Emotional abuse
theneverendingtbr's review
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This book wasn't for me, it's just too disturbing, heartless and evil.
I just can't enjoy reading about such depravity and how much you can destroy another person just for the hell of it.
The writer is very talented though, can't deny that and he does exactly what he intended to do; leaving the reader shocked.
Not for me but if you're into 'extreme' horror, you'll probably like this.
Now excuse me while I scrub myself with bleach and turn vegetarian.
I just can't enjoy reading about such depravity and how much you can destroy another person just for the hell of it.
The writer is very talented though, can't deny that and he does exactly what he intended to do; leaving the reader shocked.
Not for me but if you're into 'extreme' horror, you'll probably like this.
Now excuse me while I scrub myself with bleach and turn vegetarian.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Cannibalism, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Excrement, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Hate crime, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, and Violence
Not for me. It's too evil.
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