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A review by sdsmith80
Abnormal Statistics by Max Booth III
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Stories revolving around family populate this book of horrors. The opening piece, Indiana Death Song, broke my heart over and over again, until the twist came. I really want to know more. What happens next? What happened to the money? However at least one question is answered by the end of the book.
The stories were at turns heart wrenching, funny, and gross. Video Nasties was the only one I felt didn't fully fit the theme as I interpreted it, however it really didn't matter because the story was a gut punch just the same. Even knowing the true case, it was devastating in fiction form.
Max Booth III is one of my favorite authors for a reason. I've heard the term domestic nihilism in regards to his work, and it's very fitting. This book shows the bleakness family can bring beautifully.
The stories were at turns heart wrenching, funny, and gross. Video Nasties was the only one I felt didn't fully fit the theme as I interpreted it, however it really didn't matter because the story was a gut punch just the same. Even knowing the true case, it was devastating in fiction form.
Max Booth III is one of my favorite authors for a reason. I've heard the term domestic nihilism in regards to his work, and it's very fitting. This book shows the bleakness family can bring beautifully.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail