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A review by chris_reads
Leech by Hiron Ennes
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I haven't read anything quite like this in my life. There were so many interesting concepts (some of which surely went over my head) it was so smart. The writing was delightfully disturbing in its depiction of disease, isolation and the harsh environment. The characters were layered and utterly fascinating. Love what it had to say about parasites, capitalism, power and agency. I can't wait to see what else this author writes.
Graphic: Gore, Gun violence, Misogyny, Rape, Medical content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Slavery, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Ableism, Misogyny, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis