Reviews tagging 'Body horror'

How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent

25 reviews

calicat42's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

withlivjones's review against another edition

dark lighthearted tense 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? It's complicated

3.5

A fast-paced, gripping and gory exploration of female rage in the wake of the #MeToo movement. I didn’t expect to enjoy reading Kitty’s narration as much as I did, because she’s overall a snobbish, entitled and awful person, but there were some witty moments and I rather like an unlikeable protagonist. Parts of the plot were pretty predictable and the ending was cliché but I had a lot of fun with how unhinged the book got. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Death of parent, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, and Vomit

linxed's review against another edition

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

2.5

Overall pretty boring and didn't deliver what I expected it to. I dislike the idea of it having a conclusion akin to "you don't have to feel rage to want to change things" and essentially damping down the MC's anger at the world which, whilst very misplaced coming from her, was the only relatable thing. It was also very White Saviour Feminism™ which meant that it was a quick and easy read but wholly uninteresting. I didn't get any enjoyment from a rich girl getting away with murder through sheer luck and being rich essentially. The MC was so stupid with her decisions and lack of planning which meant that everything fell flat. Physics apparently doesn't exist in this book. I wouldn't recommend it unless someone wants a very bland book that at points will make their blood boil through the sheer stupidity of the MC.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Pedophilia and Rape

Minor: Body horror

condls27's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This was very graphic so check all triggers before starting. Aside from the obvious plot holes (Kitty would get caught immediately with all that cellphone data) this was a witty and cathartic story. I really liked the audiobook, the narrator captured the characters so well. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Toxic friendship

tarasparkels1017's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, and Suicide attempt

jamieann123's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Blood, Vomit, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

coffeekitaab's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

When reading a fiction that is so close to the truth always hits me hard, especially when that truth is the violence faced by women and girls. There is not a single scenario that Kitty overhears either from friends or on the news that is untrue, be it ghosting by men after sex leading to heartbreak, sexual harassment faced by aspiring artists by those dominating in the industry, and even violence and abuse from their own partners. This is a book that needed to be written and I understand and appreciate the emotion behind it, especially when stats tell you that convictions for rape are the lowest, because firstly they're not reported by women in the first instance and secondly because of a "lack of evidence". This is not about the innocent  (although Katy Brent really ties up all eventualities in this book especially on this element to her credit) and there will be because no justice system, especially not the British system, is perfect but what happens when it fails the survivors? Enter Kitty Collins. 

I loved the dark humour and satire in this book. With it being a theme close to my heart, I would have struggled with the gruesome descriptions of violence and murder generally (did anyone turn vegan after reading this book I'm intrigued to know?). I loved the writing and the concept. It leaves me sad because of the truth behind it but overall I would recommend this - but noting all the trigger warnings first. Looking forward to Brent's next. Thank you @netgalley and @HQStories for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Incest, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

amyjmcd's review against another edition

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

1.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Gore, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Miscarriage

priesty23's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny tense fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Drug use, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Stalking, Murder, and Sexual harassment

lyktestolpe's review against another edition

dark funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

A fun, easy read but with some dark themes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Eating disorder