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A review by erica_reads_things
Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My second read by Alison Rumfitt and I was so excited to be brought back into her world and unique writing voice. I was not disappointed in that regard! I do think this would be a 5 star for me on my second read, as the themes were a bit harder to follow than in Tell Me I'm Worthless. Im for sure going to give this a second read in the future to focus more on what it all means, what the wryms represent, and so on. That's really a huge part of what I have loved about Alison's work thus far.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Blood, Incest, Gore, Transphobia, Body shaming, Infertility, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Death of parent, Hate crime, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Murder, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Animal death, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Medical content, Fatphobia, Dysphoria, Stalking, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Kidnapping, Homophobia, and Outing