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A review by nickreallylovestoread
Try by Dennis Cooper
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Dennis Cooper is not for the faint of heart. The third entry of the George Miles Cycle focuses on the emotional response, mainly to sexual abuse/pedophilia. Graphic sex and uncomfortable descriptions run rampant in this story, but Ziggy shines through as a complex, emotional character who shines in a world bent on snuffing him out and reducing him to a husk. 'Enjoy' isn't the word to describe this, but Cooper effectively communicates complex themes through the voicing of teenaged characters acting out either creatively or in self-destructive facets. There are some incredibly morally reprehensible characters in this piece, be warned.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Torture, Sexual violence, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Incest, Gore, Grief, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Cursing, Child abuse, Child death, Body horror, Blood, Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, and Addiction