A review by surefinewhatever_
My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Boy howdy, did this book feel looooong and slooooow. I listened on audio (a 12 hour read) and didn’t feel like the story really picked up pace until I had 3 hours left. I didn’t feel like *all* of the slasher references and details needed to be included and could have benefitted from some editing. I did however feel invested enough to finish because I wanted to know who was behind it all! That being said, I felt the ultimate reveal to be lackluster (though deeply appreciated the subtext here!) 

All in all, this is my third Stephen Graham Jones and simply nothing has held up to The Only Good Indians for me! 
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