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lowclasswarrior'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
4.25
All the stories are quite dark. The titular one in particular is forlorn and grotesque, even downright chilling at times. AM is a very compelling villain. I can see how this story has influenced the scifi genre in its infancy.
There’s an overarching theme to all of his stories: highlighting the underlying darkness that is human nature. That being said: most of the women aren’t portrayed fondly. Sexual violence and name-calling are common. They're very much written by a bitter man scorned. However, these misogynistic men aren’t portrayed as likable either. If anything, it reads like a nihilistic and forlorn man projecting his self-hatred onto women.
To reiterate: these stories are divisive and misogyny is the dividing line.
Graphic: Death and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Rape and Suicidal thoughts
thegreatbigben's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Body horror, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Torture
Moderate: Violence, Cannibalism, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Death, Sexual assault, and War
o_romeo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.25
Graphic: Body horror, Misogyny, Rape, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Homophobia, Self harm, Sexual content, and Injury/Injury detail
arllo's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Torture
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment, and War
moongelli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Confinement, Infidelity, and Self harm
aswansky's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Genocide, Gore, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Murder, and War
cpardub'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
3.0
Moderate: Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Infidelity
dvnngyn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Body shaming, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Minor: Rape
emotionalbabe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
Graphic: Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual assault
Hope to never encounter man made terrors beyond this level of my comprehension! Listened to the audiobook reading by the author on YouTube (would recommend). Apart from the all encompassing darkness and terror a very fun read!surdiablo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Body horror, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism