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A review by yourspookymom
Rotten Tommy: A Horror Novel by David Sodergren
5.0
I want to start off saying that I didn’t absolutely freaking adore this book just because I love David’s work. I just genuinely absolutely freaking adored this book because it was so well done. Rotten Tommy is deliciously bizarre, with a slew of “what the f*ck” moments thrown in. So many times I laughed out loud & at one point was literally kicking my feet, giggling. This was a wildly unique read & a peek into the glorious storytelling mind of Sodergren.
Rotten Tommy follows Becky, an autistic woman in her early forties trying to navigate life as an aspiring screenwriter. While renovating their house, Becky stumbles upon a series of video tapes, each more confusing and unsettling than the last. Hyper-fixating on trying to solve the mystery behind the VHS’s, she gets herself into an unimaginable realm, where a monster lurks…waiting for her.
Sodergren is a master of his craft. He creates such wonderful characters and even his creatures are so thoughtfully mastered. The theme of this story will resonate with a lot of lovers of The Haar; a more emotional story with a strong female lead & it’s fair share of gore. I think this is a wonderful start if you’re interested in reading horror and don’t know what to pick up first. Highly recommend!
Lastly, a huge thank you to David for sending me an ARC. There’s nothing cooler than getting to know your favorite author and being able to read their newest work. I can’t wait for you all to read Rotten Tommy & may we all have a moment in life where we can “Statham it.”
5/5 ⭐️
Rotten Tommy follows Becky, an autistic woman in her early forties trying to navigate life as an aspiring screenwriter. While renovating their house, Becky stumbles upon a series of video tapes, each more confusing and unsettling than the last. Hyper-fixating on trying to solve the mystery behind the VHS’s, she gets herself into an unimaginable realm, where a monster lurks…waiting for her.
Sodergren is a master of his craft. He creates such wonderful characters and even his creatures are so thoughtfully mastered. The theme of this story will resonate with a lot of lovers of The Haar; a more emotional story with a strong female lead & it’s fair share of gore. I think this is a wonderful start if you’re interested in reading horror and don’t know what to pick up first. Highly recommend!
Lastly, a huge thank you to David for sending me an ARC. There’s nothing cooler than getting to know your favorite author and being able to read their newest work. I can’t wait for you all to read Rotten Tommy & may we all have a moment in life where we can “Statham it.”
5/5 ⭐️