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ribbenkast's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Samantha Allen made incredible characters who you'll love to hate. All of them felt so distinct. Even with a 5 way split pov, every character has their own voice.
My single issue is actually with Renee's character. She's supposed to be the main character but we get to spend little time with her. I wish the book was a bit longer so Renee's (very cool) character arc would feel less rushed. This would also ad more padding to the ending. I'll chalk that up to this book being a fiction debut though! I will definitely pick up any future horror novels Samantha Allen writes.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual content, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
mermaidsherbet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Bullying, and Car accident
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cancer, Gun violence, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Vomit, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Abortion, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
stine_0's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Car accident, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Blood, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Bullying, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
grunbean's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
From the reviews I read I was expecting this to be pulpy. I can see that, but is this is pulp then it’s the best pulp I’ve ever read. I want more of this, which is my only complaint.
I don’t feel like I can describe my experience without spoilers. It might not be the weirdest out there, but it will take you for a wild ride. And, for me, the gore is VISCERAL.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Violence, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Homophobia, Abortion, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
inkworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Abortion
cmboyke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Biphobia, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Stalking, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Murder, Lesbophobia, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
addimop's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Abortion
amonkman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Death, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Alcohol
apestforwrens'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Blood, Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Abortion
kelly_e's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Author: Samantha Allen
Genre: Horror
Rating: 1.50
Pub Date: June 28, 2022
T H R E E • W O R D S
Unique • Absurd • Gruesome
📖 S Y N O P S I S
On this season of The Catch, contestants must compete for love. And their lives.
When the final four women in competition for an aloof, somewhat sleazy bachelor’s heart arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific Northwest, they prepare themselves for another week of extreme sleep deprivation, invasive interviews, and, of course, the salacious drama eager viewers nationwide tune in to devour. Each woman came on The Catch for her own reasons—brand sponsorships, followers, and, yes, even love—and they’ve all got their eyes steadfastly trained on their respective prizes. Enter Patricia, a temperamental and woefully misunderstood local living alone in the dark, verdant woods, and desperate for connection. Through twists as unexpected as they are wildly entertaining, the self-absorbed cast and jaded crew each make her acquaintance atop the island’s tallest and most desolate peak, finding themselves at the center of an action-packed thriller that is far from scripted—and only a few will make the final cut.
💭 T H O U G H T S
How did this bizarre, satirical, completely outside my comfort zone, novel fall into my hands? Well that's the beauty of online book club events. This is nothing I would have ever picked up on my own accord, but peer pressure is real even in adulthood.
Writing this review is difficult because I don't even know what I read. I was expecting one thing and got something completely different - so I definitely think there was poor marketing of what this book is. The build up through the first half was slow, yet the second half was packed with senseless violence and trying to cover too many different storyline.
I understand Patricia Wants to Cuddle is Samantha Allen's attempt at social commentary through the reality show trope. However, when I finally made it to the end, I was confused because nothing was resolved. It was was one of those books that left me with that 'what the heck' feeling. I am not really sure what I read. One thing I am sure about is I am not the intended audience for this book. While it's hard for me to see myself recommending this to anyone, if you're book club is looking for something that is guaranteed to spark discussion than this would definitely fit the bill.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• fans of the reality TV trope
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"By the way, Maggie, quick news flash from the future: we don’t wear socks with Birkenstocks anymore."
"Imagine a world so small that your ego can fill all of it."
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Homophobia, Misogyny, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Murder, Lesbophobia, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Sexism, Sexual content, and Abortion