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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: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Self harm, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Incest, Rape, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol