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keiraonyxraven'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? No
3.5
I loved the concept of Fracassi’s creatures in this story, the descriptions of the way they “hunt” and infest their victims is enough to make your skin crawl. Coupled with the claustrophobic setting and the feeling of being utterly and completely surrounded, Fracassi has done well to create an unsettling reading experience.
However, I do think this novella would have benefited from an extra 25-50 pages. I would have preferred a little more suspense and more detailed explanations of the fates of a few characters, as well as clarification on where the creatures came from and why they existed, just for a little extra added interest, but that’s just me.
This was my first book by Fracassi and overall it was a good, easy read. I have no doubt that I will be returning to this author in the near future to see what else he has to offer.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Gore, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcohol
silverheartbookclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Vomit
briskknight's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Body shaming and Fatphobia
hannahdaisy4's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Gore, and Vomit
kirbyhunt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
ripxreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
hngisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
gxsobes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Body horror, Chronic illness, Death, Gore, Vomit, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
threepigeons's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Death and Fire/Fire injury
mothercoconuts's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent