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My Heart Is a Chainsaw
by Stephen Graham Jones
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
My Heart Is A Chainsaw is the evocative and captivating story of Jade Daniels, a biracial indigenous (Blackfoot) teenage outcast residing within the small town of Proofrock, Idaho. Living and breathing horror movies-slashers in particular-Jade immerses herself within the genre as a means of protection from the real world horrors that surround her: a mother who abandoned her, an abusive father who wants her gone and a town that generally ignores her presence until she sporadically reclaims its attention.
Jade is a compelling protagonist: with an angry and dark exterior that masks the depths of her hurt and yearning for an acceptance that was never given. Although she longs for what the slasher represents-the personification of vengeance wielded against the one who wronged her-despite everything she experiences, she doesn’t slide into callous nihilism.
Brimming with meticulous details, My Heart Is A Chainsaw is a love letter to the slasher subgenre. After reading the Stephen Graham Jones’ Acknowledgments at the end of the book, I can truly appreciate the profound emotional and mental effort that lead to the book’s final creation. The writing is excellent, with a slow-burn quality that continues to build, while also leaving the reader questioning their perception as events unfold.
The conclusion is unbridled in its gore and heart-wrenching nature and yet moments of hope still remain. After reading it for the first time, I was very happy to learn that there would be a sequel to My Heart Is A Chainsaw, as I truly wanted to see Jade’s story continue.
Thank you very much Saga Press Books and NetGalley for this free ebook.
Jade is a compelling protagonist: with an angry and dark exterior that masks the depths of her hurt and yearning for an acceptance that was never given. Although she longs for what the slasher represents-the personification of vengeance wielded against the one who wronged her-despite everything she experiences, she doesn’t slide into callous nihilism.
Brimming with meticulous details, My Heart Is A Chainsaw is a love letter to the slasher subgenre. After reading the Stephen Graham Jones’ Acknowledgments at the end of the book, I can truly appreciate the profound emotional and mental effort that lead to the book’s final creation. The writing is excellent, with a slow-burn quality that continues to build, while also leaving the reader questioning their perception as events unfold.
The conclusion is unbridled in its gore and heart-wrenching nature and yet moments of hope still remain. After reading it for the first time, I was very happy to learn that there would be a sequel to My Heart Is A Chainsaw, as I truly wanted to see Jade’s story continue.
Thank you very much Saga Press Books and NetGalley for this free ebook.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault