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A review by morganeua
My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
It's possible that the reason for my lower rating is that I listened to this book on audio and the narrator's voice sounded pretty cheery and sarcastic throughout the narration. So, I didn't find the book scary, thrilling, gory, sad, etc. at all, possibly because of the tone of voice it was read in. In fact, when bad things started happening, I was a bit confused as to whether it was really happening, or just in Jade's head, or what. So, I wasn't sure how I should react.
I did appreciate the references to slashers and the way the actual narrative paralleled Jade's slasher knowledge (like, when she would write an essay about red herrings and then the actual narrative would show a scene that really WAS a red herring). I imagine if I was a slasher fan, then I would have really enjoyed this book. I also didn't realize this was a series when I started/finished reading, so maybe that would've changed my enjoyment of the book - but I doubt I will continue with the series
I did appreciate the references to slashers and the way the actual narrative paralleled Jade's slasher knowledge (like, when she would write an essay about red herrings and then the actual narrative would show a scene that really WAS a red herring). I imagine if I was a slasher fan, then I would have really enjoyed this book. I also didn't realize this was a series when I started/finished reading, so maybe that would've changed my enjoyment of the book - but I doubt I will continue with the series
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Murder, and Gore
Minor: Racism