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A review by lydialou419
Exquisite Corpse by Poppy Z. Brite
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was absolutely disgusting. The author uses beautifully chosen words to paint a picture of absolutely disgusting and horrific scenes. I listened to this as an audiobook and sometimes wanted to vomit while I was driving, not gunna lie.
But like I said, the author wrote beautifully and there were many thought provoking storylines that accompanied the other characters. This book DID make me wanna vomit sometimes BUT it also made me think, made me cry, and made me scream at my radio.
If you’re into horror and shock value, give it a go. But it’s definitely not for everyone and helped me to realize that horror novels may not be for me!
But like I said, the author wrote beautifully and there were many thought provoking storylines that accompanied the other characters. This book DID make me wanna vomit sometimes BUT it also made me think, made me cry, and made me scream at my radio.
If you’re into horror and shock value, give it a go. But it’s definitely not for everyone and helped me to realize that horror novels may not be for me!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cannibalism, Death, Gore, Sexual violence, Blood, Body horror, Murder, and Torture
Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Racial slurs, Suicide, Racism, Addiction, Homophobia, Drug abuse, and Drug use