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A review by brig_berthold
The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Deeply insightful examination of the human experience. The prose was beautiful, tedious, at times, and wholly purple. The story itself was fascinating and gory and will rain memorable to the (likely) cult audience it attracts.
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail