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A review by morganpearcy
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I was super excited about the concept of Book Eaters. When I got into it, the reading was easy and flowed well - but I wouldn’t classify this as horror.
The literal book eating and mind eating wasn’t explored as much as I would have hoped. I got to the end of the book and still had some unanswered questions. The overall book felt kind of flat compared to what I was expecting based on the summary.
All that being said, it was a quick read. Interesting concept. Lesbian awakening!! Revolution and patriarchy-smashing vibes. It makes for a nice easy read.
The literal book eating and mind eating wasn’t explored as much as I would have hoped. I got to the end of the book and still had some unanswered questions. The overall book felt kind of flat compared to what I was expecting based on the summary.
All that being said, it was a quick read. Interesting concept. Lesbian awakening!! Revolution and patriarchy-smashing vibes. It makes for a nice easy read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Grief, Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Confinement and Body horror
Minor: Body horror
Let’s add straight up patriarchal systems of oppression, forced marriage, forced birth and forced birth-parent-child separation.