TW: Infidelity, murder, body horror, blood, pins and needle horror, misogyny and sexual harassment, pregnancy and birth
Ok, I know many reviews are midTW: Infidelity, murder, body horror, blood, pins and needle horror, misogyny and sexual harassment, pregnancy and birth
Ok, I know many reviews are mid to low, and I can see them as quite valid. However I think I am one of the lucky people this book tickled in all the right ways. I related to the main character as I've experienced similar things, and he, for worse than for better, reflected me. The ending, while people will be polarized by his choice, before that when he finally faced his demons was very emotional for me. That and I listened to this on an audiobook while driving through mountains and calm country, so in many ways I hit the jackpot.
No, it's not for everyone and it has its weaknesses. But it's a good reminder for me to reflect on how the enjoyment of books can be very personal, and the ways we consume them can influence our enjoyment. I know, obvious right? But I have ADHD and forget these simple observations. ...more
TW: blood, death, murder, mauling, being eaten by animals, transphobia, misgendering and deadnaming, homophobia, toxic masculinity (addressed).
Dang, tTW: blood, death, murder, mauling, being eaten by animals, transphobia, misgendering and deadnaming, homophobia, toxic masculinity (addressed).
Dang, this was best to go in not knowing much. It was great having a non-formulaic plot, with twists and messy characters. I did feel the monster was more tell than show, but honestly, not bothered enough for me to lower my score....more
TW: clowns, breaking glass, missing family members, blood, blood sucking worms, being tied down, being buried alive
This is a brilliant and very twistyTW: clowns, breaking glass, missing family members, blood, blood sucking worms, being tied down, being buried alive
This is a brilliant and very twisty book. Rather than being a collection of random stories, these tales are in fact connected, and in very clever ways. The opening chapters could have been shorter, but honestly, this was a scary read. And I say this as an adult horror reader. One story in particular, 'the psychopaths terot' had me in chills.
Mind you, this could be a turn off for some more timid readers, as some stories can be quite disturbing. 'Nite crawlers' in particular was one full of things you normally don't read in jr fiction horror,. (Spoiler alert!)
including being buried alive and being eaten alive by hundreds of huge, blood sucking nightcrawlers. Don't get me wrong, this was disturbing and scary in all the right ways, but just need to be aware this is a bit more intense than other jr grade horror I've read....more
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