A review by myweereads
The Plastic Priest by Nicole Cushing

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Nicole Cushing’s novella is a disturbing story about a madwomen who is an Episcopalian priest, she has fought her way to this position however her mind is directing her another way. They say once the soul has been thoroughly poisoned, the body must abandon it. 

 

The story was surprising and quite dark. The writing was at times bizarre and macabre in how it delivered the inner monologue of the main character. The unique way in which the descent into madness was portrayed was creepy. At times it overlapped with events that were transpiring in real time. Telling them apart was cleverly disguised by the author through the imagery and atmosphere. 

 

As a novella it was gripping and delivered a bizarre story. An unusual but entertaining read.