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A review by charshorrorcorner
The Dismembered by Jonathan Janz
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Jonathan Janz wrote a novel in the gothic style? Sign me up!
THE DISMEMBERED was a fast paced story featuring all the things I love about gothic novels, with none of the things I hate, like long-winded, purple prose. I immediately cared for the cuckolded Arthur and wanted him to succeed. My feelings changed througout in regards to the remaining list of characters and I loved that too.
Jonthan takes the "mysterious old castle" trope to entire new level of horror, (far beyond the classic Hammer films you may be picturing), and then he cranks up the suspense and the gore factor. What more could a seasoned horror reader ask for?
I loved everything about this novella! Highly recommended!
*I bought this book with my hard earned cash and Jonathan was kind enough to sign it for me.*
**Jonathan has joined us at the Horror Aficonados group as we read this book together. The read goes on all month and all are invited to join!**
THE DISMEMBERED was a fast paced story featuring all the things I love about gothic novels, with none of the things I hate, like long-winded, purple prose. I immediately cared for the cuckolded Arthur and wanted him to succeed. My feelings changed througout in regards to the remaining list of characters and I loved that too.
Jonthan takes the "mysterious old castle" trope to entire new level of horror, (far beyond the classic Hammer films you may be picturing), and then he cranks up the suspense and the gore factor. What more could a seasoned horror reader ask for?
I loved everything about this novella! Highly recommended!
*I bought this book with my hard earned cash and Jonathan was kind enough to sign it for me.*
**Jonathan has joined us at the Horror Aficonados group as we read this book together. The read goes on all month and all are invited to join!**