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sunn_bleach's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love the conceit of this novella - brief little vignettes and reports where you can still kinda suss out who is saying what as it evolves. My one complaint is that Ravn gets a little too coy for the book's own good, especially at the start, which is oddly juxtaposed by some very talking-to-the-reader moments two-thirds through even for a book where the characters are literally talking to the reader. (I think that made sense.)
Graphic: Body horror and Death
trips's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
This was alright?
Not great but far from bad.
I loved the unique method of storytelling. It feels odd to me that the person writing down the employees statements wouldn't ask for more detail as that is kinda the job of the person, right? To get a clearer picture? But can respect that the author wanted to make the situation as chaotic for you reading it as it was for the characters in the book.
Weird read, worth trying.
Not great but far from bad.
I loved the unique method of storytelling. It feels odd to me that the person writing down the employees statements wouldn't ask for more detail as that is kinda the job of the person, right? To get a clearer picture? But can respect that the author wanted to make the situation as chaotic for you reading it as it was for the characters in the book.
Weird read, worth trying.
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Addiction, Body horror, and Death
basedqt's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Such a good, surreal little book. I love the narrative style and the way the story unfolds. Some really great body horror in here too.
Moderate: Body horror
emilymacgregor99's review against another edition
4.25
Definitely one to read in one sitting instead of splitting up, and it’s short enough to do that over only an hour or two.
This was really intriguing and had a very satisfying conclusion, I just wish it was slightly longer to develop the arc of the humanoids more as this would have really helped deliver a sharper punch at the end, but this was a refreshing read and I’d definitely recommend!
This was really intriguing and had a very satisfying conclusion, I just wish it was slightly longer to develop the arc of the humanoids more as this would have really helped deliver a sharper punch at the end, but this was a refreshing read and I’d definitely recommend!
Moderate: Body horror
sunsetsyd's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I really liked this and I agree with everyone that it reads more as an art piece rather than a narration.
Minor: Body horror and Miscarriage
heyheyhaley's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
How does one go about rating a book that was good yet you did not enjoy?
I always have this problem when I find books that I can acknowledge are good and have good themes and are well written, but I did not enjoy reading nor do I want to read similar books. I tend to just rate upon my enjoyment with the acknowledgement of its good features
The Employees cemented that poetry is not for me. It explored some very interesting ideas regarding what it means to be human and feelings of isolation but while I could like individual poems or lines, I could not fully connect as poetry is not a medium I enjoy.
3 stars but it would be higher if I liked poetry.
Graphic: Confinement and Death
Moderate: Body horror, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence
glowingpages's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It had a very interesting premise and it was fun to piece together the story through the context of personal reports. This book was a great exploration into humanity, the need for connection, and loneliness. If a reader didn’t or couldn’t read too much into it, it still made for an entertaining journey.
This book reminds me of what it’s like to gather little pieces of lore in video games (through scattered notes, lost tapes, environmental clues, etc.)
This book reminds me of what it’s like to gather little pieces of lore in video games (through scattered notes, lost tapes, environmental clues, etc.)
Minor: Body horror
Anybody with an active imagination and trypophobia, this is your content warning.fermentedsorcerer's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror
adeline_rivero's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Poignant read, gave me a lot of space to think for such a short read.
Graphic: Body horror
Minor: Death and Murder
missmali's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Minor: Body horror and Death