lookhome's review against another edition
5.0
Ungar's The Maimed presents a unique and unforgettable foray into the darkest depths of physical despair. It is a haunting tale of love, lust and carnal micro aggression.
Karl, its main protagonist, is a man utterly kept in routine, think Chauncey Gardiner from [b:Being There|677877|Being There|Jerzy Kosiński|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348519587l/677877._SY75_.jpg|873033]. As a previous reviewer noted, Karl would no doubt have been diagnosed as having Aspergers, given that he demonstrates 'significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour and interests' throughout the novel.
His daily life is unexciting and he rarely does anything out of the ordinary until something out of the ordinary takes place. He learns he may have to move and decides he'll do anything he can to avoid this unpleasant business. And so the crux of the story is formed. Frightening and odd characters are introduced and the novel escalates into what can only be termed a 'living nightmare'.
A fantastic book and a must read for Kafka Aficionados.
Karl, its main protagonist, is a man utterly kept in routine, think Chauncey Gardiner from [b:Being There|677877|Being There|Jerzy Kosiński|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348519587l/677877._SY75_.jpg|873033]. As a previous reviewer noted, Karl would no doubt have been diagnosed as having Aspergers, given that he demonstrates 'significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour and interests' throughout the novel.
His daily life is unexciting and he rarely does anything out of the ordinary until something out of the ordinary takes place. He learns he may have to move and decides he'll do anything he can to avoid this unpleasant business. And so the crux of the story is formed. Frightening and odd characters are introduced and the novel escalates into what can only be termed a 'living nightmare'.
A fantastic book and a must read for Kafka Aficionados.
stewreads's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
csoederholm's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Rape, Murder, and Incest
emmah99's review
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.75
kingkong's review against another edition
3.0
If Mann thought this was a 'sexual hell' then what would he think about my search history haha
neri's review
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Sexual content
Moderate: Rape
dergeber's review
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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