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josh94's review against another edition
2.0
Curiosity got the better of me!
But sorry, what did I read? I have no words! The last chapter had my jaw on the floor though!
But sorry, what did I read? I have no words! The last chapter had my jaw on the floor though!
whimsyandwitt's review against another edition
3.0
This was good. Just good. I suppose I had higher expectations as it was sold to me as a gross-out, shock, horror. Yes there are gross-out scenes and maybe I'm a tad desensitized to them because none of it felt extraordinary or original except the ending. However, the ending was built up well enough with Angel's stories, that I saw the "shock" element coming.
carissatheluca's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Yep this is officially it for me. No more extreme horror. The authors are weirdo creeps who can't write worth a shit and I'm just sick of the lack of imagination. Rape and abortion and childbirth and violence against women is "scary" and "extreme," whoopdeedoo ya got me there, call me triggered. Since when does violent, aggressive, obsessive misogyny count as a plot?
(And just like May Lietz, Duncan Ralston writes intimate female body horror without knowing/understanding how our bodies function. My faaaaaaaave!)
White people shouldn't write the N word. That's not a controversial statement. You are a white man from fucking CANADA, Duncan. Have some decorum. You can be a creepy weirdo without breaking the cardinal rule of being a half-decent white person. Don't tell me the character is black so it's fine (one wasn't) or "it's supposed to be accurate," I read that fetus scene. You do not gaf about accuracy.
Just ugh. Bad. Fucking weird and unsatisfying. Like I've said before, I DO know what I'm getting into when I pick up extreme horror (....welllllll.... I guess not since I expect the authors to BE ABLE TO WRITE). I'm looking for some whack shit and bloody gutty nasty. This isn't even anything. I don't know what it's supposed to be. Word vomit.
Don't get me started on extreme horror authors and vomit. We'll be here for hours and I will still have more complaints. It's not even a GOOD description... It doesn't even serve a *purpose!!* .... I can't.
At least the writing is minutely better than Leitz. (Yes I use her as my point of reference for shit books now. Sue me.) MINUTELY. "Although not technically a 'pinhead,' he'd been called it several times by those lower on the evolutionary chain than himself." are not the words of a particularly talented author.
Bonus: leave fat women ALLOONNEE, freaks. They have been through enough!!
(And just like May Lietz, Duncan Ralston writes intimate female body horror without knowing/understanding how our bodies function. My faaaaaaaave!)
White people shouldn't write the N word. That's not a controversial statement. You are a white man from fucking CANADA, Duncan. Have some decorum. You can be a creepy weirdo without breaking the cardinal rule of being a half-decent white person. Don't tell me the character is black so it's fine (one wasn't) or "it's supposed to be accurate," I read that fetus scene. You do not gaf about accuracy.
Just ugh. Bad. Fucking weird and unsatisfying. Like I've said before, I DO know what I'm getting into when I pick up extreme horror (....welllllll.... I guess not since I expect the authors to BE ABLE TO WRITE). I'm looking for some whack shit and bloody gutty nasty. This isn't even anything. I don't know what it's supposed to be. Word vomit.
Don't get me started on extreme horror authors and vomit. We'll be here for hours and I will still have more complaints. It's not even a GOOD description... It doesn't even serve a *purpose!!* .... I can't.
At least the writing is minutely better than Leitz. (Yes I use her as my point of reference for shit books now. Sue me.) MINUTELY. "Although not technically a 'pinhead,' he'd been called it several times by those lower on the evolutionary chain than himself." are not the words of a particularly talented author.
Bonus: leave fat women ALLOONNEE, freaks. They have been through enough!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Violence, and Abortion
hughesna2019's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
bwilson076's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
Woom, by Duncan Ralston, was an interesting story, to say the least. it reads more like a book of short stories with the conclusion tieing all the stories together cohesively.
We are introduced to the character of Angel as he is looking for a prostitute to tell stories to...among other things. While they are "playing" and telling stories, the reader is left confused wondering what brought these two people together (other than cash) and to where these stories are headed. When the book ends I was left heartbroken with understanding in the grossest way possible.
This story is definitely not for the faint of heart especially if you are easily grossed out or have any trigger warnings whatsoever. This book checked off most TW within the first chapter.
This was a fun read, as well as my second Ralston book. Needless to say, I'm a fan and will eventually get to all his other works.
I also want to give a huge shout out to Joe Hempel for doing an excellent job once again with narrorating. He is a Master at bringing a book to life. Thanks again for the Audible code!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
nenegattoli's review against another edition
5.0
Mi è piaciuto tanto quanto l’ho ritenuto totally fucked up, quindi assolutamente consigliato, consapevoli però di leggere una delle cose più disturbanti di sempre dopo a Serbian film (anche se non è scritto)
felivrin's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Abortion
atomicbbgum's review against another edition
4.0
What the actual hell did I experience? This was a insane story about Angel and his storytelling of anecdotes that all seem to be stitched around the Lonely Motel. I listened to this book in audible, and at one point I was laughing from the storytelling of the voice actor, and the next I was gagging. I don't understand why it got such low scores everywhere I've seen other reviews, I enjoyed it! It was sad, gross, traumatic, hilarious, and revolting.
haileyreads_'s review against another edition
i simply cant , in good conscience, rate this. ill tell you im nauseous though.