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A review by jourdanicus
Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth
dark
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Holy motherthing... Was this really a ghost story?
This author writes internal monologue excellently. She's also got a solid hold on the concept of an unreliable narrator, which is squarely in my wheelhouse. This is psychological horror told in a style that will leave you satisfied, not questioning your own sanity but maybe that of others' around you... Like your spouse...
A great read for horror lovers with at least mostly-resolved mommy issues. Check content warnings though, yeesh.
This author writes internal monologue excellently. She's also got a solid hold on the concept of an unreliable narrator, which is squarely in my wheelhouse. This is psychological horror told in a style that will leave you satisfied, not questioning your own sanity but maybe that of others' around you... Like your spouse...
A great read for horror lovers with at least mostly-resolved mommy issues. Check content warnings though, yeesh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Blood, Murder, and Self harm
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Child abuse, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Also content warning for cannibalism ...