Reviews tagging 'Gore'

Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum

40 reviews

jojo_crouch's review

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dark reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Here’s the thing, it’s a good book. Well written, intriguing premise, delivers in the horror department—I encourage others to read it. It’s just not what I personally enjoy. It didn't have any major impact on me other than grossing me out. 
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azalya01's review

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

4.0

I definitely enjoyed this story, even I'm not 100% sure how it made me feel. It was haunting and sad, but I also felt this sense of warmth and love between the characters.  I feel like I took a glimpse into the lives of people who I may never understand, but I feel the gravity of their choices and respect their strange way of seeing the world. Somehow I relate to the main character deeply, and wants best  for her, even though I don't think either she nor I knows fully what that is. 

I went into this book with no pretense or expectation. I didn’t even know what it was about. But, even though the body horror surprised me, somehow I was never disgusted. I was drawn into the story by the immense patience and gentleness that Louise displayed. I wanted to see Louise to the end and be with her for whatever the end of her journey held. All hope is that the end her story was worth it for her.
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crocoduck's review

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

3.5

It doesn't seem fair that you have been inside my body but I haven't been inside yours


This was a very enjoyable read. The writing is amazing and I love the atmosphere of it. It actually wasn't as body horror-y as I expected it to be. 

I'm not sure how much I like the ending; or, rather, the reveal about the sickness. I'm left thinking, "that's it? alright? I guess?" I'm not sure I get the point of it, but it doesn't detract from my enjoyment too much. 


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hauntedantiqueshop's review

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dark mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Louise said let me climb inside your skin and meant it.
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ariizolas's review

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dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

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hhaikyee's review

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

3.75

MY GOD i was expecting way more nasty gore but this was surprisingly on the wholesome end?? though i do think its odd how obsessed louise is w/ edward like.. he dont like you that bad i fear TT 

good read though! def helpinf me get out of my slump. rlly interested in the whole concept && would LOVE a sequel based on similar themes. 

ALSO is it weird to say i LOVED
the way edward’s illness was described?? absolutely adored the mental image of him cutting his nose off. thrilled by louise tending to his eye sockets. wish we got more of that ngl
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caroline80085's review

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dark mysterious fast-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

3.0

Great for a fast read. Gore everywhere. Expected for the ending to be better but if you are here just for the horror then you will be satisfied. I'll be nice and say it's a 3/5.
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dear6hla's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Beautiful prose, compelling, not a word wasted 
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tey_lynn's review against another edition

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dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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sakisreads's review against another edition

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

3.0

I saw this on a few BookTok short book recommendation videos and although I usually don’t love horror-esque books, my intrigue was piqued with this one 🙂‍↔️

The premise is great and the writing is well-executed; I definitely didn’t want to put it down.
Unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
Okay, you and your husband’s body combined, but how?! 😳


I said I didn’t want to put it down, but I definitely am not desperate to read it again. It was aight 😅 3 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨

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