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Don't Sleep with the Dead
by Nghi Vo
Book Summary:
Nick Carraway is many things. He’s a paper soldier. He’s a novelist. He’s a watcher. He’s a pretender. He can pick up any affectation as needed, but nothing like the one who inspires him.
He has gotten very good at pretending certain things don’t exist. The summer of 1922. The war. The monster lurking behind his shadows. You name it. However, things are changing, and Nick is ready to face certain questions head-on.
My Review:
Don't Sleep with the Dead is a companion novella to The Chosen and Beautiful, a Great Gatsby retelling. I have to be honest with you here, I loved both tales more than the original (sorry, but the original was never my cup of tea, no matter how hard I tried).
Don't Sleep with the Dead is deeply haunting and unsettling, in the best ways possible. It’s set years after the events of The Chosen and Beautiful (and therefore, The Great Gatsby), and thus has more room to breathe.
If you’re looking for a retelling that will make you think and/or question everything, this book is for you. It’s as thoughtful as it is haunting, and that is saying something. The visceral imagery alone will keep you up at night.
All things said and done, Don't Sleep with the Dead got stuck in my head for a little bit. Despite that, I only have so much I can say about it without risking massive spoilers.
Highlights:
Historical Fiction
The Great Gatsby Retelling
The CHosen and the Beautiful World
LGBTQ+
Trigger Warnings:
Police Brutality
Homophobia
Self-Harm & Suicidal Talk
Thanks to Tor.com and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Nick Carraway is many things. He’s a paper soldier. He’s a novelist. He’s a watcher. He’s a pretender. He can pick up any affectation as needed, but nothing like the one who inspires him.
He has gotten very good at pretending certain things don’t exist. The summer of 1922. The war. The monster lurking behind his shadows. You name it. However, things are changing, and Nick is ready to face certain questions head-on.
My Review:
Don't Sleep with the Dead is a companion novella to The Chosen and Beautiful, a Great Gatsby retelling. I have to be honest with you here, I loved both tales more than the original (sorry, but the original was never my cup of tea, no matter how hard I tried).
Don't Sleep with the Dead is deeply haunting and unsettling, in the best ways possible. It’s set years after the events of The Chosen and Beautiful (and therefore, The Great Gatsby), and thus has more room to breathe.
If you’re looking for a retelling that will make you think and/or question everything, this book is for you. It’s as thoughtful as it is haunting, and that is saying something. The visceral imagery alone will keep you up at night.
All things said and done, Don't Sleep with the Dead got stuck in my head for a little bit. Despite that, I only have so much I can say about it without risking massive spoilers.
Highlights:
Historical Fiction
The Great Gatsby Retelling
The CHosen and the Beautiful World
LGBTQ+
Trigger Warnings:
Police Brutality
Homophobia
Self-Harm & Suicidal Talk
Thanks to Tor.com and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Tumblr | Reedsy | CBR | Storylace