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A review by sargasso_c
Them by Mique Watson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 26%.
Disappointing - the premise was interesting but the writing was mediocre and the gore overdone. The scene in the abandoned house had me picturing god-awful practical effects and CGI. I couldn't find it funny because of the subject matter, so there was absolutely no benefit in continuing to read.
I love horror for the gradual, creeping unease. I read horror for those authors that can play my nerves like violin strings. I don't read horror because I want an unrealistic description of a gross (not scary, just gross) situation. Again, it’s a shame because I was very excited to read this book based on the blurb.
I love horror for the gradual, creeping unease. I read horror for those authors that can play my nerves like violin strings. I don't read horror because I want an unrealistic description of a gross (not scary, just gross) situation. Again, it’s a shame because I was very excited to read this book based on the blurb.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Violence, Child abuse, Pregnancy, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Incest, and Body horror