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A review by scythefranz
Wounded Little Gods by Eliza Victoria
4.0
Wounded Little Gods grabbed me and took me by surprise to a frightening and fascinating world of medical experiments, history and Philippine mythology. I hadn't expected this. But it was a great combination, I'm in awe while devouring and getting it all in my system. And after reading this book, it's still bothering and reminding me of its horrors and all those terrifying shits it had offered.
If I'm being honest, I still can't wrap up my head with the intensity of the plot of this little book. Or should I say how intensely silent the plot was. Which is ironically deafening, like there are voices whispering god-knows-what in my ears. I'm still in the process of making conclusions of what I've just read which is actually a good thing since I can't get it out of my head. I'm thinking of rereading this book sooner to solidify my mushy thoughts about it.
WLG is scary read in a sense that the atmosphere it builds is familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Add to that the cunning mystery enveloping this whole book that made its pages more intriguing and exciting to turn. Also add to that the right pacing and flow of the story which leads to a heart-stopping and mind-boggling revelation. I couldn't push myself to stop and ponder because it is just so addicting.
My only problem with this book is my emotional attachment with the characters, especially Regina (the main character). No, they aren't dull characters. No, they aren't one-dimensional. They just don't invoke the emotions in me. Maybe, it's the plot or maybe it was the writing. Though the writing was excellent and compelling, it wasn't emotionally wired.
Wounded Little Gods, without exaggeration, is a well-written novel that seamlessly mixes and blends reality and fantasy (mythology) like it's a natural thing and reminds us of the horrors and miracles of life.
If I'm being honest, I still can't wrap up my head with the intensity of the plot of this little book. Or should I say how intensely silent the plot was. Which is ironically deafening, like there are voices whispering god-knows-what in my ears. I'm still in the process of making conclusions of what I've just read which is actually a good thing since I can't get it out of my head. I'm thinking of rereading this book sooner to solidify my mushy thoughts about it.
WLG is scary read in a sense that the atmosphere it builds is familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. Add to that the cunning mystery enveloping this whole book that made its pages more intriguing and exciting to turn. Also add to that the right pacing and flow of the story which leads to a heart-stopping and mind-boggling revelation. I couldn't push myself to stop and ponder because it is just so addicting.
My only problem with this book is my emotional attachment with the characters, especially Regina (the main character). No, they aren't dull characters. No, they aren't one-dimensional. They just don't invoke the emotions in me. Maybe, it's the plot or maybe it was the writing. Though the writing was excellent and compelling, it wasn't emotionally wired.
Wounded Little Gods, without exaggeration, is a well-written novel that seamlessly mixes and blends reality and fantasy (mythology) like it's a natural thing and reminds us of the horrors and miracles of life.