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A review by kibernick
Negative Space by B.R. Yeager
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was so dreadfully bleak and would’ve been my favourite read of 2024 so far if it weren’t for Our Share of Night. Based off of the blurbs though, I thought it would be a different book but I was very happy with what I got.
This was unputdownable. Imagine HBO’s Euphoria sliced through with the first season of True Detective, written in an unusual style that reminded me of Her Body and Other Parties. That’s absolutely not to say that the book is derivative - it’s original, bleak and dripping with atmosphere. It just sucks you in into its horrible, picturesque world. I still feel like I’m trapped in its suffocating, psychedellic swamp.
The author utilises literal “negative space”, by implying meaning, leaving out details and reactions out, all in an interesting way that keeps you hooked. It was done with style and didn’t feel cheap.
My only gripe was that, on a few occassions, the gloom was a bit repetitive, and also I also think that the book’s ending could’ve been more punchy.
Overall, top recommend, if you’re into horrible teenagers in a small town getting mixed up in occult shit. Oh and very nicely queer.
This was unputdownable. Imagine HBO’s Euphoria sliced through with the first season of True Detective, written in an unusual style that reminded me of Her Body and Other Parties. That’s absolutely not to say that the book is derivative - it’s original, bleak and dripping with atmosphere. It just sucks you in into its horrible, picturesque world. I still feel like I’m trapped in its suffocating, psychedellic swamp.
The author utilises literal “negative space”, by implying meaning, leaving out details and reactions out, all in an interesting way that keeps you hooked. It was done with style and didn’t feel cheap.
My only gripe was that, on a few occassions, the gloom was a bit repetitive, and also I also think that the book’s ending could’ve been more punchy.
Overall, top recommend, if you’re into horrible teenagers in a small town getting mixed up in occult shit. Oh and very nicely queer.