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A review by alysbookclub
Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Delish S. Dawson is quickly becoming one of my favorite horror authors. I read Bloom last month and cannot shake it - I have a feeling this one will be the same.
Ready or Not is one of my fave slasher movies, and I loved The Menu, so I knew this one would be perfect for me. Reversal of power structures due to class systems in a horror setting are one of my favorite tropes.
I absolutely love the writing style. It's a perfect balance of following one character while still getting god's view moments.
I read this in one sitting - though you can guess how things will go once events kick off, the horror, inevitability, and grotesque satisfaction of it all keeps you hooked (when she says in the author's note that all the deaths are deserved, she's not joking). Do yourself a favor and block off an evening to read this!!
Ready or Not is one of my fave slasher movies, and I loved The Menu, so I knew this one would be perfect for me. Reversal of power structures due to class systems in a horror setting are one of my favorite tropes.
I absolutely love the writing style. It's a perfect balance of following one character while still getting god's view moments.
I read this in one sitting - though you can guess how things will go once events kick off, the horror, inevitability, and grotesque satisfaction of it all keeps you hooked (when she says in the author's note that all the deaths are deserved, she's not joking). Do yourself a favor and block off an evening to read this!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Incest, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Rape and Vomit