stephanieluxton's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It was kind of like The Shape of Water meets Little Shop of Horrors.
I did love the main character. She's an old widow who is just trying to live in peace but is being bullied into selling her home by a billionaire who wants to bulldoze the town and build a resort, basically.
Then she discovers a creature on the beach and her life changes.
Something I really hated in this book was the cruelty between humans. It was intense and I just can't fathom people behaving this was towards eachother.
Some of the gorey parts were written in a way that was almost comical which felt out of place amongst the generally serious tone of the story.
The ending was fine. I wish things had played out a little different but overall it was fair. There were some parts that were quite clever.
Graphic: Sexual content, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Body horror, Bullying, Classism, Death, Sexual violence, Violence, and Misogyny
Minor: Drug use, Toxic relationship, Suicide, and Gun violence
nicesideburns's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Perfect mix of body horror, horror, gore and romance. Muriel is so likeable I feel bad for every moment she faced. Adored the romance it was a breather from the horrors. Very bittersweet
Graphic: Self harm, Blood, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Gore, Excrement, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Body horror, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
jaedia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
The Haar is a beautiful story with a lot of gore. It's intense, wondrous, and the perfect length. I will have to check out who of Sodergren's stuff!
Graphic: Body horror, Sexism, Sexual content, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Murder, Misogyny, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Gore, and Animal death
Moderate: Kidnapping, Alcohol, Ableism, Classism, Grief, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Bullying, Excrement, Forced institutionalization, and Gun violence
franzys_whip's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Also the cover art is by Trevor Henderson???? Literal perfection. Read this book.
Graphic: Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Violence, Cursing, Gore, Body horror, Murder, Classism, and Death
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Bullying, Grief, Gun violence, Suicide attempt, and Sexual content
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Car accident, Dementia, Lesbophobia, and Xenophobia
the minor content warnings are like VERY minor, i just thought they were worth mentioningjalecd's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, Violence, Body horror, Cursing, Excrement, Murder, Blood, Death, Gore, Gun violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Forced institutionalization, Dementia, and Vomit