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existentialhell's Reviews (77)
Its presentation feels like Psych 101 - streamlined, model conversations meant to teach the concept of therapy to a room of undergrads or hesitant first-timers seeking help. Which is good, I'm glad it exists and I hope those brave souls feel less alone! But with my background, it's grating beyond all reason.
What makes it even worse: The narrator has chosen a remote, "therapeutic" affect that I feel doesn't capture the intense emotional extremes and occasional humor that is in the text. It hits as a parody of a therapist, which actively fights the author's intent: to present a real, starkly honest record of her time in therapy.
What makes it even worse: The narrator has chosen a remote, "therapeutic" affect that I feel doesn't capture the intense emotional extremes and occasional humor that is in the text. It hits as a parody of a therapist, which actively fights the author's intent: to present a real, starkly honest record of her time in therapy.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was...fine. I love the concept, and this story left me wanting more - but for its unsatisfying emptiness. Nghi Vo is an excellent writer (Siren Queen caught me in a silver nitrate snare) and I wish What The Dead Know had been saved for a novella, or even a full book.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hilariously accurate satire of self-involved and overwrought horror/SFF/spec writers. A bit long for my taste, but in general a glorious piece of parody.
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A fun romp into what promises to be a wide universe. Feels a bit scant at times thanks to its length, but there's room for further world-building/general expansion in the sequels.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
God this was fucking phenomenal. If you love raw, graphic horror with a whole lot of heart, I can't recommend it enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Cannibalism, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual harassment
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism, Sexual violence
emotional
mysterious
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
A love letter to the venom heart of Hollywood and the devils who dance in its teeth.
adventurous
challenging
dark
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:
Complicated
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