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A review by hexentart
Hemlock Grove by Brian McGreevy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
It was a struggle to get into, but once I found the groove it was a good story.
I didn't expect a HEA, but the ending was satisfying in it's own way. YMMV, of course.
The writing style isn't for everyone, the gore is very graphic, and the casual bigotry could be a lot for those unused to such vulgarity. Mind your squicks.
I didn't expect a HEA, but the ending was satisfying in it's own way. YMMV, of course.
The writing style isn't for everyone, the gore is very graphic, and the casual bigotry could be a lot for those unused to such vulgarity. Mind your squicks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Stalking, Ableism, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Mental illness, Homophobia, Drug abuse, Blood, Police brutality, Misogyny, Infidelity, Drug use, Confinement, Racial slurs, Sexism, Animal death, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Death, Bullying, Cursing, Classism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Suicide attempt, Medical trauma, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Rape, Abortion, Incest, and Death of parent