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annachronistic's review
5.0
Graphic: Body horror
cait_henry56's review
4.5
Graphic: Gore, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Body horror, Chronic illness, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, and Pregnancy
snazzy10101's review
4.5
I totally agree.
I adore folk horror and bones and dogs.
Bongo my beloved.
Foxy my beloved.
Kilroy my beloved.
Brilliant book with big Old Gods of Appalachia vibes.
Graphic: Body horror, Terminal illness, Dementia, and Injury/Injury detail
thebakersbooks's review
4.0
I'm far from a horror aficionado (I'm a huge wimp, if we're being honest), so I didn't have the context to understand how this book was situated within the legacy of the genre. I only found out in the end matter that the author had drawn on previous famous works, so I'm sure I missed lots of interesting lampshading and twists on horror tropes. That said, I really liked this book! I really appreciate horror where nothing (too) awful happens to women just because they're women
Oddly, my quibble was that I didn't actually find <i>The Twisted Ones</i> scary. Really at all. There were a few chilling moments and at least one well-timed "jump scare" (is it still called that outside of movies/TV?) but either this wasn't the kind of horror I find scary or it was aiming for a low shiver factor. Regardless, I don't need to sleep with the lights on...but I'm also glad I wasn't planning to walk in the woods anytime soon.
Aside from being a minor letdown on the fear scale, this was a solid, fun read. I liked all the characters, was captivated by the subtleties of the plot, and found the measured escalation of mystery and horror impressive. I recommend this book to horror fans and fellow wimps alike!
Content notes: implied forced impregnation of a minor character (no rape or antagonistic person involved); mention of miscarriages; implied child death; a range of body horror throughout
Graphic: Body horror
Minor: Child death and Miscarriage
alvyv's review
- 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? No
3.0
Graphic: Body horror
meganpbell's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Body horror and Gore
Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Gun violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, Murder, and Pregnancy
jessereadsthings's review
3.0
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Animal death, Racism, and Rape
traa's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Slavery, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Dementia, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident
jkpiowa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, and Dementia
milanaaaah's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, and Injury/Injury detail