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A review by hmn54437
Woom by Duncan Ralston
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don’t want to say I enjoyed reading this because I definitely didn’t, but I don’t think you’re SUPPOSED to enjoy the reading experience when it comes to this novella.
While it grossed me out in every way possible, the twists were interesting and I think it had some interesting things to say about the “rebirthing” trope that we see in literature. It’s a difficult read and one I don’t recommend if you’re squeamish in ANY way, but for extreme horror I was a fan of the shock value.
It also has some intriguing things to say about the kinds of conversations and relationships that can build between two people that have been served some of life’s worst scenarios.
Will I ever read it again? No.
Do I recommend it? No.
Will I ever forget it? Definitely not.
While it grossed me out in every way possible, the twists were interesting and I think it had some interesting things to say about the “rebirthing” trope that we see in literature. It’s a difficult read and one I don’t recommend if you’re squeamish in ANY way, but for extreme horror I was a fan of the shock value.
It also has some intriguing things to say about the kinds of conversations and relationships that can build between two people that have been served some of life’s worst scenarios.
Will I ever read it again? No.
Do I recommend it? No.
Will I ever forget it? Definitely not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Body horror, Drug use, Gore, Rape, Infertility, Excrement, Death, Fatphobia, Sexual content, Vomit, Violence, Addiction, and Drug abuse