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jojo_crouch's review
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, and Medical content
azalya01's review
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Gore, Terminal illness, Medical content, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content
force_meat's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I enjoyed reading this, it gave a feeling of unease throughout the majority of the book. The end felt rather rushed, I would have liked a bit more build up to the supernatural if that makes sense.
Would read again.
Would read again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Infidelity and Terminal illness
disyarning's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Strange, mildly disgusting, vaguely romantic. The first few chapters were a slow, mysterious roll before the big reveal.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
riththewarluid's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Violence, and Blood
Moderate: Medical content
lulireads's review
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Even with all the descriptions, this was confusing and dark. I loved the twist and was definitely not expecting it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
crocoduck's review
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Infidelity, and Medical content
hauntedantiqueshop's review
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use
twilightfan420's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What a weird little book! Immersive one-day read and the most chilling yet beautiful depictions of body horror I’ve read. Loved the exploration into the melding of consciousnesses. Maybe this is a me problem but I felt like I couldn’t visualize the flower right. He looked silly in my mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Death