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A review by killmoore_
The Troop by Nick Cutter
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
So. I think the best word for this book is "yucky". Between graphic body horror, grotesqu situations and disturbing inner monologs, this book had me questioning whether I could keep reading as I frantically flew through It's pages.
Every single character in this book is beautifully written, even if it is horrific. Each character comes with their own unique backstory that pulls you in, whether out of pity or pure disgust. Loved it.
I saw a lot of reviews about animal abuse that made me weary going in and I have to agree - it's detailed. It's awful. It's not for the faint of heart.
A final note - bugs. Lots and lots of bugs. If that is a no go for you, don't bother with this one.
Every single character in this book is beautifully written, even if it is horrific. Each character comes with their own unique backstory that pulls you in, whether out of pity or pure disgust. Loved it.
I saw a lot of reviews about animal abuse that made me weary going in and I have to agree - it's detailed. It's awful. It's not for the faint of heart.
A final note - bugs. Lots and lots of bugs. If that is a no go for you, don't bother with this one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Gore, Blood, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Death, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Child death, Grief, Torture, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Animal cruelty, Murder, Self harm, Violence, Animal death, and Body horror