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our_bookish_reads's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I do love short story / novella collections. I love novels, too, but it takes a lot of commitment to be able to read a whole book with the same characters and plotline.
I will rate each story:
1) Skullbelly. I LOVED the MC, a tough, sarcastic PI with a nose for the truth and a knack for either getting close to someone or severely pissing them off. If Ronald Malfi starts a series with this PI, I'd be first in line to read it.
2) Separation. This was a weird one, with a great twist. Did not see it coming.
3. The Stranger. Holy balls. This story was screwed up and gory. Not a lot of explanation, and the end was a bit sudden, but enjoyable.
4. After The Fade. Dude. Wow. Loved this one. Again, a great MC, likeable characters and one HELL of a twist at the end.
5. Fierce. This one was good, kind of a Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe, with a weird part I didn't really get that wasn't explained or expounded upon at all.
All in all, a satisfying read with some excellent stories. Malfi is indeed a Master at his craft.
Thanks to Netgalley, Titan Books and of course, Ronald Malfi for the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
I will rate each story:
1) Skullbelly. I LOVED the MC, a tough, sarcastic PI with a nose for the truth and a knack for either getting close to someone or severely pissing them off. If Ronald Malfi starts a series with this PI, I'd be first in line to read it.
2) Separation. This was a weird one, with a great twist. Did not see it coming.
3. The Stranger. Holy balls. This story was screwed up and gory. Not a lot of explanation, and the end was a bit sudden, but enjoyable.
4. After The Fade. Dude. Wow. Loved this one. Again, a great MC, likeable characters and one HELL of a twist at the end.
5. Fierce. This one was good, kind of a Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibe, with a weird part I didn't really get that wasn't explained or expounded upon at all.
All in all, a satisfying read with some excellent stories. Malfi is indeed a Master at his craft.
Thanks to Netgalley, Titan Books and of course, Ronald Malfi for the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Cannibalism, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
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