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A review by allhailursula
My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
So while i get that the bad parts of this book were "a product of the 80s" This book is NOT.
The author didnt HAVE to include Slave Day in the schools spirit week.
The author didnt HAVE to use offensive language that may have been used back in the day.
The author didnt HAVE to write this book about young girls in a terribly flat, vapid, and boring way.
The author CHOSE to use homophobic language and situations.
The author CHOSE to include enough 80s references to bait readers into a sense of nostalgia that it distracted from a lacking plot.
The author CHOSE to include abelist stereotypes as a "comedic moment"
Id almost say that by adding those things the author shows a lack of creativity in navigating between making something offensive and feel like the 80s and something thats not offensive but still feels true to the time period. He didnt have to write those things, he chose to do so.
I am not sure how this author was able to make a jam packed book, filled with fast paced plot moments boring but he did.
If you like nostalgia porn and can read offensive material for the sake of fake authenticity then by all means. This captured the essence of a 80s possession horror to a T.
The author didnt HAVE to include Slave Day in the schools spirit week.
The author didnt HAVE to use offensive language that may have been used back in the day.
The author didnt HAVE to write this book about young girls in a terribly flat, vapid, and boring way.
The author CHOSE to use homophobic language and situations.
The author CHOSE to include enough 80s references to bait readers into a sense of nostalgia that it distracted from a lacking plot.
The author CHOSE to include abelist stereotypes as a "comedic moment"
Id almost say that by adding those things the author shows a lack of creativity in navigating between making something offensive and feel like the 80s and something thats not offensive but still feels true to the time period. He didnt have to write those things, he chose to do so.
I am not sure how this author was able to make a jam packed book, filled with fast paced plot moments boring but he did.
If you like nostalgia porn and can read offensive material for the sake of fake authenticity then by all means. This captured the essence of a 80s possession horror to a T.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Violence, Gore, and Vomit
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Sexual content, Body shaming, Drug use, Alcohol, Fatphobia, and Racism
Minor: Incest and Suicidal thoughts