A review by calcifersembers
The Projector by Larkin Bryne

challenging dark inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

With this being my first read of the new year, I was absolutely BLOWN away with the writing. I was inspired to read it based on the comp list alone… and it didnʼt disappoint whatsoever. From the very beginning, I was getting vibes of media I had already consumed. with the descriptions of film and physical media, I was immediately reminded of I saw the Tv Glow (2024), and couldnʼt shake the feeling. But as I read, and noticed the somewhat ergodic literature style (seen in phrases like “
We blink|blink We. Deep breath|breath Deep.”
, the way the text mirrors itself (like a mirror…)),  I was IMMEDIATELY reminded of Mark Z. Danielewskiʼs House of Leaves (2000).
 
I was horrified the entire, short read. I was infatuated with the writing style. Everything about this short story had me clawing for more. 
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