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The Spirit Bares Its Teeth
by Andrew Joseph White
challenging
dark
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
"Why is it that when they hide their faces, men become monsters instead of angels."
This quote from The Spirit Bares Its Teeth resonates deeply, setting the tone for the dark and unsettling journey Andrew Joseph White crafts in this novel. It reminds me why I love the genre of horror so much, whether in books or movies, because it tackles difficult topics such as oppression and the injustices that women and the trans community face in such an artistic and creative way.
The journey we face as women, or as members of the LGBTQ+ community, is often best told through horror because our history is exactly that—horrific. Reading this book gave me a sense of dread, as it explores graphic and violent themes that feel necessary. The treatment and experimentation that individuals can face for being different, for their identity not fitting within society’s standards, were truly as violent as portrayed. While some scenes may be triggering, I appreciate the brutal honesty White brings to the narrative.
I appreciate White's acknowledgment towards the end of the book, on the history of medical experimentation on marginalized communities during the Victorian Era, as well as providing different resources to read more on this topic.
5 star read!
This quote from The Spirit Bares Its Teeth resonates deeply, setting the tone for the dark and unsettling journey Andrew Joseph White crafts in this novel. It reminds me why I love the genre of horror so much, whether in books or movies, because it tackles difficult topics such as oppression and the injustices that women and the trans community face in such an artistic and creative way.
The journey we face as women, or as members of the LGBTQ+ community, is often best told through horror because our history is exactly that—horrific. Reading this book gave me a sense of dread, as it explores graphic and violent themes that feel necessary. The treatment and experimentation that individuals can face for being different, for their identity not fitting within society’s standards, were truly as violent as portrayed. While some scenes may be triggering, I appreciate the brutal honesty White brings to the narrative.
I appreciate White's acknowledgment towards the end of the book, on the history of medical experimentation on marginalized communities during the Victorian Era, as well as providing different resources to read more on this topic.
5 star read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Rape, Transphobia, Violence, Medical trauma, Abortion