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nexusgoblin's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
For an impulse borrow this turned out be exactly the kind of thing I really enjoy. I normally prefer my stories in this vein to contain a slow descent but the way this is presented and paced was absolutely perfect for a novella this size.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Death, and Alcohol
Moderate: Car accident and Fire/Fire injury
awright20's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
3.5
This was an easy little read that I’d recommend to anyone who has dabbled in horror or scary stories but doesn’t want a long commitment- it focuses mainly on Phil and the events in his maybe changed life and it definitely moved quickly through it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, and Blood
itsjustgrumpy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Awesome little short story about a devil child. Surprisingly emotional and poignant too. Thank god I don't want kids.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer
julessssss's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
1.0
this really didn't work for me - it felt really cliche and the writing itself at times was annoying to me (almost like parts were supposed to be humorous, but I didn't think they were)
the story probably could have used more page space to its benefit because all of the characters fell flat for me
also the section at the end about the detective's daughter?? there was no need for it and I am SICK of men writing random scenes about women (HIS DAUGHTER) doing sexual things for no reason
I think I may try another one of his works, especially because it seems like others like his stuff
overall, I was disappointed (thanks BookTok)
the story probably could have used more page space to its benefit because all of the characters fell flat for me
also the section at the end about the detective's daughter?? there was no need for it and I am SICK of men writing random scenes about women (HIS DAUGHTER) doing sexual things for no reason
I think I may try another one of his works, especially because it seems like others like his stuff
overall, I was disappointed (thanks BookTok)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child death, Death, Suicide, Blood, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy