seanml 's review for:

The Croning by Laird Barron

3.0

dark mysterious slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Fun blending of cosmic horror, witches, and classic dark woods fairytales. I do wish I got to see more of the “witch” aspect of things, but it’s understandable when it’s a slow burn.

Literary quality: 10/10.

Spook Factor: 3/10.

Overall: 6/10. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Gaslighting

Moderate: Death, Physical abuse, Car accident, Cultural appropriation, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Incest, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Murder