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A review by mxyfrzn
The Devil All the Time by Donald Ray Pollock
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I've heard this called rural noir and I think that fits. It's incredibly well crafted, and the kind of horror that's that drudging, sick to your stomach kind of dread. Can't say I enjoyed myself, but if you're looking for something that feels like a mix of No Country for Old Men and Season 1 of True Detective, this is a great pick.
Graphic: Suicide, Vomit, Rape, Trafficking, Torture, Infidelity, Gun violence, Grief, Child death, Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Death of parent, Bullying, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Alcohol