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violetlionel's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
breakdownmywall's review against another edition
3.0
Mehmehmeh. I loved the concept, but wow this was weird. 3,5? 4? Not sure. Somewhere in between, but a 4 for now. Also, that cover is just too perfect.
infinite_kay's review against another edition
3.0
Full disclosure : I ended up skimming parts of it as the body horror unsettled me way more than I had expected. I had actually started this one in June, hoping I'd be more comfortable with it later, but I don't know that I'll ever be!
The author really excels at describing the horrible aspects of this disease and creating a creepy atmosphere. It's a unique book with some great ideas, but I can see how it won't be everyone's thing. After all, it wasn't exactly mine. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and felt the story didn't quite go where I'd hoped it would. I'd be willing to try more from the author though, as I really enjoyed Rory Power's writing.
The author really excels at describing the horrible aspects of this disease and creating a creepy atmosphere. It's a unique book with some great ideas, but I can see how it won't be everyone's thing. After all, it wasn't exactly mine. I had a hard time connecting with the characters and felt the story didn't quite go where I'd hoped it would. I'd be willing to try more from the author though, as I really enjoyed Rory Power's writing.
mentallyillescapist's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
samanthalvnn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mobrojojo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
luminousdetails's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Excellent eco-horror in the vein of Annihilation by Jeff VanDermeer. Except the body horror is even more harrowing! Loved the ending.
cewright521's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25