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A review by sofiadanielle
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
dark
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Almost docked it to a 3.5, honestly. However!!! Though I think the first 30 pages makes the story framework difficult to understand, I very much enjoyed the last 30 pages.
A critique I will stand by, though, is the use of overly complex, “flowery” language. While I do believe that this type of writing helped in creating that uneasy horror-esque feeling, I would’ve enjoyed the story written in a plainer way.
Feels very fever dream-like (said positively, towards the end.) Quite unique, and I adore the epilogue.
A critique I will stand by, though, is the use of overly complex, “flowery” language. While I do believe that this type of writing helped in creating that uneasy horror-esque feeling, I would’ve enjoyed the story written in a plainer way.
Feels very fever dream-like (said positively, towards the end.) Quite unique, and I adore the epilogue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Death, Violence, Body horror, Medical content, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Gore, Murder, and Torture